Business Development Officer – Financial Consulting

Job Overview:

People Perfect is seeking a motivated Business Development Officer for a consulting firm providing financial planning, accounting, fractional CFO, and strategic consulting services to businesses and entrepreneurs. The role focuses on identifying and qualifying international prospects, conducting market research, and engaging potential clients through LinkedIn, email, AI-powered tools, and structured follow-ups. The selected candidate will work closely with senior management to build and maintain a strong international client pipeline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and identify potential B2B prospects.
• Verify and qualify leads based on defined business criteria.
• Manage professional email outreach and follow-up campaigns.
• Use LinkedIn for prospecting, executive research, and relationship building.
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT for prospect research and outreach support.
• Maintain accurate prospect and pipeline data in CRM systems.
• Coordinate meetings, proposals, and sales activities with senior management.
• Track outreach performance and continuously improve prospecting strategies.

Qualification & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a relevant field.
• Preferably 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, particularly US-based clients, will be preferred.
• Good working knowledge of LinkedIn, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, CRM platforms, and AI tools.
• Experience 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 would be beneficial.

Working Arrangements:

• Full-time position based in Lahore.
• Work will be coordinated through Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and approved prospecting platforms.
• The individual must be available for occasional meetings and coordination during US business hours.
• Working hours and any evening overlap will be determined and communicated by management.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Research & Analytical Skills
• Commercial Understanding
• Organization
• Technology Orientation
• Professional Judgment