Manager - Business Development, Consulting

GEP•Clark, NJ

About The Position

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us. Are you one of us? GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com. What you will do We are seeking a dynamic Manager / Sr. Manager to lead business development and client engagement for our Procurement & Supply Chain consulting and outsourcing services. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing who have successfully driven sales cycles, built C-suite relationships, and developed go-to-market strategies in consulting or outsourcing environments. You will own revenue growth targets, build trusted client relationships, and collaborate with solution leaders to design and sell impactful procurement & supply chain solutions.

Requirements

6-10 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management within consulting, outsourcing, or technology-enabled services.
Strong financial / commercial acumen: able to build business cases, define value levers, articulate ROI.
Proven track record of supporting multi-million-dollar sales targets - in selling consulting or outsourcing services, in Procurement / Supply Chain.
Ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders and influence decision-making.
Excellent communication, negotiation, project management and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end sales cycles for consulting and outsourcing engagements, from opportunity identification to contract closure.
Build and expand relationships with senior executives in target accounts, positioning the firm as a strategic partner.
Identify new business opportunities across Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Digital Transformation services.
Support and or lead client conversations, present solutions, and manage RFP/RFI responses.
Partner with delivery leaders to shape proposals and create compelling value propositions tailored to client needs.
Serve as one of the primary points of contact for prospects through the deal cycle, ensuring a seamless client experience.
Develop go-to-market strategies for Procurement & Supply Chain services, with a focus on high-growth industries (e.g., Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, CPG, Life Sciences).
Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and client challenges to refine sales strategies.
Collaborate with marketing teams to design targeted ABM campaigns and create high-impact sales collateral.
Partner with practice leaders and solution experts to align offerings with client demand.
Mentor junior associates in lead generation, research, and opportunity development.
Contribute to building a scalable, repeatable sales methodology for the function.