Business Development Officer - Financial Consultancy

People Perfect is looking for a driven Business Development Officer to join a consulting firm specializing in financial planning, accounting, fractional CFO services, and strategic consulting for businesses and entrepreneurs. This role is centered on identifying and qualifying international prospects, conducting thorough market research, and engaging potential clients through LinkedIn, email, AI-powered tools, and systematic follow-ups. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior management to develop and sustain a robust international client pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential B2B prospects.
- Verify and qualify leads according to established business criteria.
- Manage professional email outreach campaigns and follow-ups to nurture leads.
- Utilize LinkedIn for prospecting, executive research, and building professional relationships.
- Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT to support prospect research and outreach efforts.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect and pipeline data within CRM systems.
- Coordinate meetings, proposals, and sales activities in collaboration with senior management.
- Monitor outreach performance metrics and continuously refine prospecting strategies for better results.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in B2B business development, international lead generation, sales development, professional services sales, or outbound prospecting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience targeting international businesses, with a preference for US-based clients.
- Proficiency in LinkedIn, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, CRM platforms, and AI tools.
- Strong research, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
- Basic understanding of finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, and business reporting is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience working with HubSpot, Apollo, or similar prospecting and CRM platforms will be considered an asset.
- The role offers full-time employment based in Lahore, with work coordinated through Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and approved prospecting platforms.
- Candidates must be available for occasional meetings and coordination during US business hours, with working hours and any necessary evening overlap communicated by management.

Core Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong research and analytical abilities
- Commercial awareness and understanding
- Effective organizational skills
- Technology orientation and adaptability
- Sound professional judgment

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a growing consulting firm by driving international business development efforts and working alongside experienced senior management. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable using modern digital tools to engage and grow a global client base.