Strategic Business Development Lead

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States EPIP Full time
Oversee Strategy Consulting Engagements and Drive Business Growth

We are seeking a highly skilled Managing Associate to lead strategy consulting engagements, work directly with senior client executives, and manage and coach junior staff. This role will have significant opportunity to help shape and drive Next Street's next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage 3-4 active project teams, developing project scope, managing against project plans, and serving as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and senior staff.
  • Develop high-quality and tailored client recommendations, presenting them to senior client executives and facilitating working sessions.
  • Structure and guide qualitative and quantitative market, financial, and organizational analyses, overseeing the development of compelling client deliverables in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Develop and manage long-term relationships with client executives, ensuring effective use of firm resources and collaborating across offices, business lines, and levels to leverage the Firm's expertise.
  • Lead codification and development of firm's Advisory offerings, manage talent, support knowledge management, and participate in recruiting efforts as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in business, finance, or other relevant field beneficial.
  • 5-7+ years work experience with a top-tier professional services firm, including background in financial services and/or strategy development.
  • 2+ years managing project teams, with demonstrated thought and client leadership.
  • Demonstrated success leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Exhibited analytical skills and sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Proven ability to effectively set and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has a commitment to inclusive development and a passion for small business.
  • A appetite to build a business and take entrepreneurial initiative.
  • A demonstrated capacity for collaboration and teamwork at all levels of tenure.
  • A commitment to develop one's personal leadership, in addition to cultivating one's abilities to lead others, the work, and the organization.
  • A strong desire to continuously learn through work across industries, client segments, and communities of practice.
  • A willingness to challenge and be challenged, regardless of seniority.

Estimated Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year



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