Business Development Associate, Consumer

Overview:

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a Business Development Associate (BDA) to support the Consumer Sector. The BDA will work with Business Development Managers to support the development and growth of the practice.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and analyzing companies to identify and prioritize target accounts and individuals (i.e., being resourceful in identifying opportunities)
• Identifying potential new accounts and contacts for top of funnel prospecting and creating bespoke pitches to be sent via e-mail to executive level prospects that tee up conversations to introduce L.E.K. and offer the potential client some helpful insights on their industry.
• Managing and tracking priority of accounts / relationships, setting goals, and managing business development / sales activity and results against goals
• Actively maintaining quality of contact information, e.g., tracking job changes and company movement of contacts / relationships
• Following-up on opportunities to sell the firm’s services that come from referrals, campaigns, networking, and industry events
• As required scheduling meetings and conference calls for Managing Directors with new and existing prospects
• Track key thought leadership, marketing, and practice initiatives

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree is required
• The ideal candidate will have 1-5+ years of relevant experience; experience in a professional services environment is a plus
• Experience in Consumer or related/adjacent industries is a plus
• Close attention to detail, including careful record keeping with regard to all sales activity
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and activities at once and flexibility to re-prioritize
• PowerPoint and Excel skills are helpful
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.lek.com/join-lek/apply/apply-now  

• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States  
• L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive compensation and benefits package  
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
• L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices.