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Senior Business Development Consultant

Crowe, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Senior Business Development Consultant Market & Business Development

Position Overview The Senior Business Development Consultant is a senior‑level individual contributor responsible for driving strategic revenue growth through proactive market development and consultative selling. This role leads new business origination, advances complex sales opportunities, and strengthens executive‑level client relationships. The Consultant engages confidently with C‑suite leaders, uncovers strategic business needs, and positions advisory and economic solutions as high‑value, long‑term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities through consultative, value‑based selling.

Build and maintain a disciplined, high‑quality pipeline aligned with growth targets.

Lead executive‑level discovery conversations to uncover strategic priorities and ROI drivers.

Develop targeted outreach strategies across assigned industries or markets.

Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM discipline to ensure pipeline visibility.

Partner with Economists and Account Consultants to ensure a seamless transition from sale to delivery.

Represent the firm at industry events and strategic networking opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

5+ years of experience in consultative sales, advisory services, or business development.

Demonstrated success generating revenue and managing complex sales cycles.

Experience selling professional services or consulting solutions preferred.

Proven ability to engage and influence executive‑level stakeholders.

Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presence skills.

Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Professional Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.

Entrepreneurial and self‑directed with a results‑oriented mindset.

Highly disciplined in pipeline management and follow‑through.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving measurable outcomes.

Naturally curious and relationship‑driven.

Familiarity with economic consulting or B2B advisory environments preferred.

Benefits

Wage range: $64,900 – $129,500 per year.

Travel up to 50% required.

Application Deadline 05/31/2026

Legal & EEO Statement Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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