Business Development Leader, Exit Strategy

Exit Factor

. Generate qualified opportunities through networking, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic partnerships .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $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, pipeline generation, and closing deals. Proficient in utilizing sales technology and methodologies to drive business assessments and consulting program sales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperiencePipeline GenerationRelationship BuildingClosing DealsHubSpot CRM

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Hard Skills

Business Assessment SalesConsulting Program SalesSales MethodologyLead GenerationNetworking

Soft Skills

ResiliencePersistenceEntrepreneurial MindsetIndependent WorkTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot CRMSales TechnologyMarketing Materials

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesExit PlanningBusiness Value CreationPower Partner Relationships1099 Contractor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate qualified opportunities through networking, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic partnerships
Build relationships with CPAs, lenders, wealth advisors, and M&A professionals
Introduce business owners to exit planning and business value creation services
Close at least one Business Assessment per week, targeting 52+ annually
Develop 100+ Power Partner relationships that provide qualified leads
Sell Business Assessments and consulting programs
Convert Business Assessments into consulting programs and earn additional commission and revenue share
Control scheduling, sales methods, and business development activities
Use networking, LinkedIn, referral partners, consultant networks, and marketing leads to build a diversified pipeline
Use HubSpot CRM, sales technology, marketing materials, and Exit Factor's sales methodology
Participate in training and weekly coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the west or southwest suburbs of Chicago
10+ years in B2B sales, preferably professional services
Experience generating pipeline, building relationships, and closing deals
Ability to network and build trust with business owners and referral partners
Resilience in handling rejection and persistence in pursuing clear yes/no decisions
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate an independent business development practice
Ability to work independently without quotas or external management
Willingness to work as a 1099 contractor
Commission-only compensation model
Ability to close at least one Business Assessment per week (52+ annually)
Ability to develop 100+ Power Partner relationships
Ability to start closing deals within 30 days of onboarding

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 flexibility—control your schedule and methods
Additional commission and share of revenue managed for consulting program conversions
Unlimited upside earning potential