JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Consultant for Business Development

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Consultant for Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives, identify and develop new business opportunities, and foster long-term partnerships. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent drafting skills, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to drive value for the company.
This is a three month consultancy that may be renewed depending on the incumbent’s performance and ability to deliver on other key responsibilities and future objectives identified in the sections below.

Key Responsibilities:

For the initial three months, the consultant’s main responsibilities will be to respond to calls for proposals putting together both technical and financial proposals in coordination with teams across various locations. Furthermore, the consultant will play a lead role in designing and implementing impactful communications and marketing strategies and plans. Detailed responsibilities for this assignment include:

Technical proposals

• Draft responses to calls for proposals, in particular drafting detailed technical proposals with an emphasis on the methodology, key areas of action, proposed project process and implementation, team composition, relevant past experiences of S&I team members.
• Compile information for technical proposals via desk research, document reviews, interviews, and collecting inputs from S&I team members and partners.
• Prepare and submit financial proposals to the supervisor highlighting number of days of work for each profile selected for the project.
• Coordinate the process for collecting inputs, files and any other related materials to present submissions to potential clients.

Communications and Marketing

• Prepare corporate documents for presentation to potential partners and clients.
• Attend, present and/or facilitate meetings, as relevant.
• Review content for the website and other communications and marketing platforms and draft propositions to position S&I as relevant.

Furthermore, S&I is interested in a profile that may successfully conduct the following long term tasks:

• Identify and evaluate new markets, partnership opportunities, and revenue streams.
• Develop and implement growth strategies in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry leaders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Lead high-value negotiations and partnership deals from prospecting to closure.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior business development staff.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare regular reports on business development performance.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategy, or sales, with at least 3 years in a senior advisory or leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and closing high-value deals.
• Deep understanding of industry market dynamics, trends, and key players.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in consulting firms
• Excellent understanding of bidding processes and experience responding to calls for proposals (preparing both technical and financial proposals)
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Multilingual abilities or international business experience a plus

What We Offer:

This is a short-term consultancy from September to December 2025. Our offer includes:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities
• A collaborative and innovative team environment
  Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work in an multicultural environment and to directly contribute to the growth of the company.

Performance Evaluation:

The consultant’s performance will be assessed based on:

• The quality and completeness of deliverables.
• Effectiveness in collaborating with internal teams, external experts, and advisors across various locations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Furthermore, S&I is interested in a profile that can deliver on one or some of the following long term objectives:

• Revenue Growth: Achievement of quarterly and annual business development targets, including new client acquisition and expansion of existing accounts.
• Strategic Impact: Quality and execution of growth strategies, market expansion initiatives, and contribution to long-term business goals.
• Partnership Development: Success in identifying, negotiating, and securing strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectiveness in working with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Finance) to support business development goals.
• Client Satisfaction: Quality of relationships with key clients and partners, including retention rates and client feedback.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Contributions to the development of junior team members and promotion of a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Reporting & Analysis: Accuracy and insightfulness of performance reports, market analysis, and decision-support materials delivered to leadership.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to info@strategyandinsights.ch by 18th August 2025.