Business Development Manager (Consultant)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Salary Not AvailablePart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Description

About the Role

The KA Consulting Group is seeking a part-time, U.S.-based Business Development Manager (Consultant) to support outbound relationship-building across LinkedIn and phone.

This is a hands-on outbound business development role focused on personally executing daily outreach, initiating conversations, and securing qualified introductory meetings with CEOs, founders, and operators.

The role combines LinkedIn outreach with high-volume, phone-based prospecting and requires consistent daily execution. It is a credibility-first, positioning-driven role designed to open doors and initiate high-quality executive conversations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Send personalized LinkedIn messages on behalf of The KA Consulting Group using firm-approved messaging
  • Conduct outbound phone calls to prospective clients to introduce the firm and initiate conversations
  • Maintain consistent daily outreach across LinkedIn and phone channels
  • Research and identify new client targets, building and refining prospect lists based on defined criteria
  • Generate new business opportunities, including re-engaging lapsed or former clients
  • Ask qualifying questions to understand client needs, priorities, and timelines
  • Distribute select outreach materials, including insights presentations and CEO Parlour invitations
  • Secure introductory meetings for KA leadership or designated team members
  • Maintain professionalism, discretion, and consistency in all outbound communication
  • Track outreach activity, pipeline, and meetings secured in the CRM
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records for all outreach and lead activity
  • Collaborate with KA leadership to refine messaging and targeting

Requirements

  • Must be based in the United States
  • 3+ years of experience in outbound business development, lead generation, or sales prospecting
  • Proven track record of securing meetings with decision-makers
  • Experience owning top-of-funnel pipeline development
  • Experience using LinkedIn as a primary outbound prospecting channel
  • Comfortable making a high volume of outbound phone calls daily
  • Confident speaking with senior executives and navigating live conversations
  • Strong written communication and judgment
  • Must present as credible and polished on LinkedIn, including professional photo and clear experience
  • Willing to update LinkedIn profile with an approved The KA Consulting Group title
  • Willing to post light, professional content or affiliation updates related to The KA Consulting Group

Compensation Structure

  •  Base hourly plus commission on each secured qualified call

Why This Role Matters

This role is the first impression of The KA Consulting Group. Success depends on trust, tone, and credibility, not volume alone. The right person understands how senior leaders think, what they respond to, and how to initiate conversations that feel intentional and worth their time.

Work Setup

This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in the United States and able to work standard business hours aligned with Central or Eastern Time zones.

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The KA Consulting Group

Positioning CEOs, Founders, and C-Suite Executives as industry thought leaders.We’re an award-winning global consulting agency that specializes in thought leadership strategies and execution for CEOs, Founders, Executive Suites, and Corporate Teams. We understand the unique needs of each thought leader and corporation and ensure that our client service structure is customized to fit seamlessly into their methods.What we doWe make it easy for busy executives to generate more visibility. Our tailored content is crafted to reflect the authentic voice of each client. - Maintain best-in-class professional online profiles.- Craft thought-provoking online content. - Write think pieces in your voice.- Manage your corporate reputation online.- Forge relationships with media outlets.- Build and grow a central platform for your thought leadership.- Maximize the impact of your ideas.Why it worksNo matter where your corporation is in terms of thought leadership maturity––whether you are starting from scratch or looking to overhaul your existing strategy––our agency can help you reach new objectives. We’ve worked with some of the most reputable global companies and leaders in their respective fields, and our strategies have garnered proven results.95% of the B2B executives we work with are among the top 1% of thought leaders in the industry.*Based on LinkedIn’s SSIPlanning your thought leadership strategy? Get in touch here:https://www.thekaconsultinggroup.com/contact

Founded in 2018
Dover, Delaware, USA
11 employees (5 in marketing)