Freelance Business Development Consultant

About OpportuneJobs.com:

OpportuneJobs.com is a specialized recruitment and comprehensive HR consulting firm with over 15 years of industry expertise. We bridge the talent gap for impact-driven sectors and high-growth domains, including Startups, Fintech & Microfinance, Climate Change & Sustainability, Agritech, HealthTech, and Nonprofits. Our services span Board Search, Executive Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Bulk Hiring, and end-to-end HR transformation solutions.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Freelance Business Development Consultant to expand our client base and drive revenue growth. In this role, you will act as a key growth partner, identifying and sourcing high-value business leads—specifically companies looking for executive search, volume hiring, RPO, or comprehensive HR consulting solutions.

This is a flexible, freelance engagement ideal for seasoned sales professionals, networkers, or recruitment consultants who want to monetize their industry connections. Remuneration is structured around high-paying, success-based fees/commissions for every converted lead or closed client contract.

Location: India- Remote / Flexible

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify, research, and map potential client organizations (Startups, Social Enterprises, Fintechs, Corporate firms, Nonprofits, etc.) requiring talent acquisition or HR consulting support.
• Outreach & Networking: Leverage professional networks, cold outreach, and industry events to pitch OpportuneJobs.com's suite of services (Board Search, Executive Search, RPO, Bulk Hiring, and HR Transformation).
• Pipeline Management: Connect prospective hiring managers, founders, CHROs, and C-suite executives with the OpportuneJobs.com core team.
• Relationship Facilitation: Coordinate introductory meetings and bridge initial communications between prospective clients and our internal business development/delivery teams.
• Market Insights: Keep abreast of hiring trends across target sectors (Sustainability, Tech, Fintech, etc.) to pitch relevant services effectively.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven experience 15-20 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, corporate sales, or recruitment/staffing agency client acquisition.
• Industry Network: Strong professional network or familiarity with founders, HR leaders, CXOs, and decision-makers across startups, corporate houses, or impact sectors.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written, and pitching skills with a professional demeanor.
• Target-Oriented Mindset: Highly motivated, autonomous, and comfortable working on a performance/success-fee model.

Remuneration Structure:

• Type: Freelance / Independent Consultant
• Compensation: Attractive, high-percentage commission/fee structure tied directly to successful lead conversions and closed contracts.
• Perks: Complete location flexibility, autonomy over working hours, and the potential for a long-term strategic partnership as our scaling capabilities grow.