Progressive Expert Consulting · 2 days ago
Business Development Lead
Progressive Expert Consulting (PEC) is seeking a Business Development Lead to join their team as a future leader. The role involves representing the brand at trade shows, conducting research for potential clients, and collaborating with senior team members to close deals.
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Responsibilities
Travel & Network: You will be our boots-on-the-ground at industry trade shows and conferences. Your goal? Shake hands, make friends, and represent PEC with confidence and style
Chase the Opportunity: You’ll follow up on leads that come in from our marketing campaigns, ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks
Open Doors: You’ll identify prospective partners and set up the initial introductions for our Business Development Director
Intel Gathering: You will be our investigator, digging into competitor data, finding the right decision-makers at target companies, and spotting trends before anyone else
Campaign Execution: You’ll work with our Marketing Director to bring our digital strategy to life, helping draft social posts and engaging with our online community
Build the Foundation: You will take ownership of the full lifecycle for a new offering with support from our Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing. This isn’t just about following a script; you’ll help design the business model and direct-to-consumer strategy to turn our vision into a thriving virtual school
Launch & Scale: You’ll lead the charge in establishing our digital footprint, identifying the best channels to reach students and parents for our live, synchronous offerings
Drive the Future: You’ll leverage PEC’s 25 years of institutional knowledge to bridge the gap between traditional learning and a new, interactive virtual experience, creating a sustainable revenue stream and a brand that stands on its own
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Willingness to travel (approx. 10-20%) for events
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
1-3 years of experience looking to take the lead on growth strategies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Act! CRM, and modern communication platforms
You have 'Executive Presence': You are articulate, professional, and comfortable holding a conversation with a CEO or a Director
You can write a clean, persuasive email and speak with clarity
You are self-driven but focused: You have a nose for opportunity and the hustle to chase it
You are comfortable working autonomously to find leads, while ensuring your efforts always support the broader company goals defined by leadership
You are a researcher at heart: You know how to use LinkedIn, Google, and social tools to find answers
You know how to dig deep into companies, industries, and emerging trends to uncover the competitive intelligence that gives us an edge
You want to learn: You are eager to soak up knowledge from our engineers and leadership team
Preferred
Familiarity with social media dashboards, creative design software, or project management tools is a strong plus
Benefits
Generous uncapped commission structure for closing new business.
Additional performance bonuses for generating Qualified Leads.
Company
Progressive Expert Consulting
We provide a complete dual-use learning and training technology solution that includes everything you need, including tech, services, infrastructure, and support.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-19Acquired
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