Business Development Officer - Financial Consultancy

People Perfect is looking for a motivated 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 involves identifying and qualifying international prospects, conducting thorough market research, and engaging potential clients through LinkedIn, email, AI-powered tools, and structured follow-ups. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior management to develop and maintain a robust international client pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential B2B prospects.
- Verify and qualify leads based on established business criteria.
- Manage professional email outreach and follow-up campaigns.
- Utilize LinkedIn for prospecting, executive research, and relationship building.
- Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT to support prospect research and outreach efforts.
- Maintain accurate prospect and pipeline data within CRM systems.
- Coordinate meetings, proposals, and sales activities alongside senior management.
- Track outreach performance and continuously refine prospecting strategies.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in B2B business development, international lead generation, sales development, professional services sales, or outbound prospecting.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Experience targeting international businesses, especially US-based clients, is preferred.
- Proficiency with LinkedIn, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, CRM platforms, and AI tools.
- Familiarity with HubSpot, Apollo, or similar prospecting/CRM platforms is an advantage.
- Strong research, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
- Basic understanding of finance, accounting, FP&A, cash flow, and business reporting is beneficial.

Working Arrangements:
This is a full-time position based in Lahore. Work will be coordinated through Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and approved prospecting platforms. The candidate must be available for occasional meetings and coordination during US business hours. Specific working hours, including any evening overlap, will be determined and communicated by management.

Core Competencies:
- Effective communication
- Strong research and analytical abilities
- Commercial understanding
- Excellent organizational skills
- Technology orientation
- Professional judgment and decision-making

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic consulting environment focused on international business growth, utilizing cutting-edge tools and close collaboration with senior leadership.