Independent Business Development Consultant - Remote Canada

Job summary

Develop new business relationships and lead client engagement through structured discovery and follow-up conversations. Manage an independent client pipeline and professional practice using digital tools and the organization’s global framework.

Job details

The Professional Pivot Are you a commercially focused professional with 7+ years of experience, ready to transition your business development expertise into a meaningful independent consultancy engagement that values self growth? In this role, you will develop new business relationships that create measurable commercial impact for a globally established organization - with full ownership of your strategy, schedule, and professional practice. About Us Supported by a 25-year leadership legacy, we are a recognized global leader in professional education and leadership development. We deliver world-class digital learning architectures and live virtual and executive development summits across 100+ countries. We are expanding our roster of independent consultants to extend our commercial reach, and we are seeking vibrant, grounded, big-thinking professionals who value autonomy, impact, and a professional strategy they can own. The Consultancy Engagement In this independent role, you will lead the engagement and development cycle within a proven global framework: Strategic Engagement: Utilize advanced digital tools, including AI-enabled workflows and a proprietary CRM governance framework, to identify and engage aligned clients. Consultative Discovery: Conduct structured, consultative discovery and follow-up conversations. Pipeline Governance: Manage your own professional practice, client pipeline, and follow-up protocols with total location independence. Continuous Development: Participate in structured virtual training and peer development sessions with an international community of professional consultants and like minded peers. The Ideal Profile Senior Expertise: Minimum 7+ years in Business Development, Account Management, or Commercial Engagement. Commercial Acumen: Strong strategic thinking and the discipline to operate independently while meeting self-directed performance benchmarks. Communication: Exceptional professional presence with the ability to build rapport and influence at an executive level. Growth Focus: A genuine interest in leadership development and professional mastery. What You Can Expect Operational Autonomy: Remote engagement with true location independence and a flexible schedule designed around your life. Results-Aligned Revenue: A professional structure within an independent consultancy engagement. Strategic Infrastructure: Full training, onboarding, and ongoing support within an established global framework. Global Exposure: International engagement and connection with like minded, vibrant, high-caliber professional peers. This structure rewards professional maturity and commercial results; it is an independent consultancy engagement and not a traditional salaried employment position. Call to Action Apply now with your CV for a confidential initial screening conversation. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an introductory discussion to review the selection criteria and engagement framework.

What you’ll do

Develop new business relationships and lead client engagement through structured discovery and follow-up conversations. Manage an independent client pipeline and professional practice using digital tools and the organization’s global framework.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of experience in business development, account management, or commercial engagement, along with strong strategic thinking and the ability to work independently. Candidates should have executive-level communication and relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in leadership development and professional growth.

Listed skills

• Business development · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business Development
• Account Management
• Commercial Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Client Relationship Development
• Consultative Discovery
• Pipeline Management
• Client Follow-Up
• Executive Communication
• Rapport Building
• Influencing
• Independent Practice Management
• Digital Tools
• AI-Enabled Workflows
• CRM Governance

Job areas

• Sales
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Education