Business Development Associate

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting (“L.E.K.”) is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. It is uncompromising in its approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, delivering improved business performance, and creating greater shareholder returns. The Firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,000 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to www.lek.com.

Position Overview

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development professional to join our U.S. Sales Enablement team. This role focuses on driving business development efforts in the Healthcare sector, with a particular emphasis on the Medtech and Life Sciences-Biopharma practices. The Business Development Associate will identify and cultivate new client relationships, deepen engagement with current clients, and maintain an extensive knowledge base of industry trends and market conditions.

This individual will excel in project management, balancing stakeholder priorities with firmwide and practice-wide campaigns and initiatives. Success in this role requires a high volume of outbound outreach, efficient management of inbound leads, and a resourceful, data-driven approach to uncovering opportunities. Reporting to a Senior Business Development Manager in the Healthcare sector, the Associate will play a pivotal role in L.E.K.’s go-to-market and sales enablement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute business development outreach strategies and plans that support sector priorities and individual managing director (MD) priorities, including targeted prospecting, network development & management, and outreach initiatives
• Develop a deep understanding of the needs and issues in the Healthcare sector and align business development outreach strategies with areas where L.E.K. can deliver value and capabilities, including designing innovative approaches to access target accounts
• Proactively identify and prospect new accounts and contacts to grow the top of the sales funnel, ensuring alignment with practice priorities
• Contact and engage potential clients to establish rapport, arrange meetings, and cultivate opportunities for MDs with both new and existing accounts
• Align outreach efforts to sector go-to-market initiatives to drive client engagement and revenue, including webcasts, events, conferences, thought leadership, etc.
• Maintain and enhance contact data quality by tracking client engagement (meetings, outreach, proposals, etc.) in CRM along w/contact updates, incl. job transitions and company movements
• Research & analyze industry and company trends to identify high-potential accounts and individuals, using internal and external data sources to determine intent and prioritize
• Develop outreach plans that effectively penetrate senior leadership at target accounts, including C-level executives and key decision-makers
• Track and manage account prioritization by setting clear goals and measuring business development activity and results against these objectives
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and events, building relationships with prospective clients and maintaining a strong external presence
• Follow up on business opportunities from referrals, campaigns, networking, and industry events, converting leads into actionable opportunities
• Consistently achieve or exceed performance metrics, including new contact additions, referrals, meeting/call scheduling, network activity maintenance and revenue
• Support post-project client engagement, performing quality reviews to ensure satisfaction and identify follow-on sales opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven success in direct client contact management, with demonstrated expertise in prospecting and new business development
• Resourceful and highly skilled in leveraging data and insights to uncover opportunities, especially in ambiguous situations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and internal stakeholders effectively
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, combined with the ability to work independently to drive progress and achieve results
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong organizational and project management skills
• Results-oriented, self-driven, and adept at proposing innovative ideas and solutions to complex challenges
• 4-8+ years of experience in sales, business development, or marketing, preferably within the professional services or consulting space
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS or equivalent) required; advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated experience working with CRM systems, such as Salesforce, to manage sales pipelines and data
• Knowledge of or experience in the Healthcare or Life Sciences sectors strongly preferred
• Highly motivated, organized, and energetic with a passion for building client relationships.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• A client-centric mindset and the ability to translate industry insights into actionable business opportunities
• A focus on delivering measurable results, including client engagement, revenue growth, and relationship development
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement, coupled with an eagerness to contribute to team success and firm growth
  
  

This role is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional eager to shape L.E.K.’s future in the Healthcare sector. If you are results-driven, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.lek.com/join-lek/apply/apply-now

• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States
• L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our US offices