Business Development Consultant (BDC)

Lockton Inc

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Development, Business-to-Business (B2B), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Selling, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Financial Analysis, Follow Through, Insurance, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Pharmacy, Plan Meetings, Project/Program Coordination, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Target Marketing, Travel Planning, Trend Analysis, Website Conversion
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Business Development Consultant (BDC)

Commercial Insurance | Growth-Focused Sales Role

Role Overview

The Business Development Consultant (BDC) is a high-impact, growth-driving role responsible for building and advancing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities. Working closely with a Producer, this individual will lead outbound prospecting efforts, develop meaningful client relationships, and help drive revenue growth through disciplined pipeline management.

This role is ideal for a motivated, entrepreneurial sales professional who thrives on prospecting, enjoys the challenge of complex B2B sales cycles, and takes ownership of results.

This is not a support role-it's a growth engine position. The right person will directly influence revenue, expand market presence, and play a key role in building long-term client relationships.

What You'll Do

  1. Drive New Business Development
  • Build and execute a consistent outbound prospecting strategy across phone, email, social media, events, and in-person meetings
  • Generate qualified meetings and new opportunities aligned with revenue growth goals
  • Research prospects, industries, and market trends to identify high-value opportunities
  • Partner with Producers to develop and execute targeted market strategies
  • Maintain an active, high-quality pipeline within Salesforce

Success in this role is measured by:

  • New meetings generated
  • Pipeline growth and quality
  • Contribution to new revenue opportunities
  1. Manage and Optimize Pipeline
  • Own pipeline organization, tracking, and reporting within Salesforce
  • Segment and prioritize prospects (e.g., 90-Day, Active, Long-Term)
  • Continuously improve outreach strategies and conversion rates
  • Support development of benchmarks and best practices for pipeline performance
  1. Lead Prospect Engagement & Meetings
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings with prospects and internal teams
  • Serve as primary point of contact for prospect communications during scheduling
  • Collaborate with Producers and internal experts to develop tailored meeting materials
  • Ensure all deliverables are polished, relevant, and client-ready
  1. Identify Growth Opportunities Within Existing Clients
  • Develop a working knowledge of all internal service capabilities

  • Partner with client service teams to uncover cross-sell opportunities, including:

  • Property & Casualty

  • Pharmacy & Clinical Consulting

  • Executive Benefits

  • Total Rewards & Retirement Consulting

  • Absence & Benefits Solutions

  • Help initiate conversations that expand client relationships and increase value

  1. Support Sales & Operational Execution
  • Assist with RFP responses and new business proposals
  • Coordinate client/prospect engagement through events and networking opportunities
  • Track and reconcile revenue across the Producer's book of business
  • Manage consulting agreements, renewals, and related documentation
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Executive Assistants) on scheduling, travel, and project coordination

What It Takes to Succeed

  • Strong drive for prospecting and generating new opportunities
  • Confidence navigating complex, long-cycle B2B sales environments
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • High level of organization, accountability, and follow-through
  • Ability to think quickly, adapt, and operate with a sense of urgency
  • Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

About the Company

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Lockton Inc