Business Development Consultant

Exit Factor • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Exit Factor of Chicago Downtown is expanding its already successful team! Lead Generator & Community Connector - Build the Pipeline. Close the Deals. Create Your Own Success. You Must Live in the Downtown Chicago or Chicago Metro Area. This role is 100% community embedded. If you are not local, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Exit Factor is a specialized advisory firm dedicated to helping business owners maximize the value of their companies. We focus on transforming owner-led operations into high-value, scalable assets that are ready for a premium exit. Our team works alongside founders to identify value gaps, professionalize their systems, and prepare the business for the scrutiny of a rigorous M&A process. Whether an owner is looking to sell in the next year or is simply focused on long-term wealth creation, we provide the strategic roadmap and technical support to ensure they build a business that is both highly profitable and diligence-ready. At Exit Factor, we bridge the gap between day-to-day operations and a life-changing transaction, ensuring our clients never leave value on the table.
Exit Factor is searching for a high-energy Business Development Consultant who thrives on meeting business owners, uncovering opportunities, and turning conversations into revenue. This role is perfect for someone who: Knows how to fill a pipeline from scratch , Loves being out in the community connecting with business owners , and Wants uncapped earnings with total autonomy. If you're a natural networker who closes deals by building trust - not by pushing - this might be the most rewarding role you've ever had.

Requirements

• Born Networkers & Relationship Builders You're energized by talking with business owners, showing up at community events, forming partnerships, and turning strangers into clients.
• Experienced B2B Hunters 10+ years of professional B2B sales , ideally in services or consulting A track record of self-generated pipeline (not waiting for inbound leads) Skilled at consultative conversations , discovery, and closing
• Independent, Self-Directed Professionals You run your day like a business owner You excel without daily management You follow through, follow up, and don't need reminders Entrepreneurial mindset - you love freedom, autonomy, and the challenge of building something
• Aligned with our values: Listen First, Lead with Intent, Own Your Growth, Be Credible, Simplify
• You Must Live in the Downtown Chicago or Chicago Metro Area for this Role. This role is 100% community-embedded. If you are not local, please do not apply.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted resource for small & mid-sized business owners
• Generate qualified leads directly from your local market through networking, community involvement, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Build strong relationships with CPAs, lenders, wealth advisors, attorneys, and business groups who regularly interact with business owners.
• Engage business owners in discovery conversations to understand their exit readiness and growth challenges.
• Present Exit Factor's Valuation Assessment and consulting programs using our proven process.
• Close a minimum of approx 1 Valuation Assessment per week and keep your pipeline consistently full.
• Manage all activity and follow-up in our CRM to ensure predictable revenue production.
• Provide a clean, confident handoff to the consulting team once the deal is closed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed