Business Development Consultant – Exit Strategy

Exit Factor

. Generate qualified opportunities through networking, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic partnerships with CPAs, lenders, wealth advisors, and M&A professionals .

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $50,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales with a focus on relationship-building and pipeline generation, leveraging networking and strategic partnerships to drive business assessments and consulting program conversions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperiencePipeline GenerationRelationship BuildingNetworking SkillsHubSpot CRM Management

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Hard Skills

Business Assessment ClosingConsulting Program ConversionSales Method ControlLead GenerationSales Activity Management

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetPersistenceIndependence

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot CRM

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesExit PlanningBusiness Value CreationStrategic PartnershipsNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate qualified opportunities through networking, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic partnerships with CPAs, lenders, wealth advisors, and M&A professionals
Close at least one Business Assessment per week
Build 100+ Power Partner relationships generating qualified leads
Introduce business owners to exit planning and business value creation services
Convert Business Assessments into consulting programs
Control schedule, sales methods, and business development practice
Use networking, LinkedIn, referral partners, consultant networks, and marketing leads to develop a diversified pipeline
Manage sales activity using HubSpot CRM
Participate in onboarding, training, and weekly coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the west or southwest suburbs of Chicago, specifically the Aurora, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Oswego, or Plainfield, Illinois area
10+ years in B2B sales, preferably professional services
Proven ability to generate pipeline, build relationships, and close deals
Strong networking and relationship-building ability
Ability to handle rejection and persist until receiving a clear yes/no
Entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to work as a 1099 contractor
Ability to work independently without quotas or external management
Target of closing at least one Business Assessment per week (52 annually)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work and schedule control
Exit Factor certification training
HubSpot CRM and sales technology
Marketing materials and proven sales methodology
Lead flow from multiple sources
Weekly coaching
1099 contractor flexibility and control over methods
Additional commission and share of revenue managed for consulting program conversions
Unlimited earning upside