🚀 Business Development Manager
📍 Location: Fully Remote (U.S.) — Preference for candidates based in Florida or Texas
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏢 Industry: Business Consulting / Professional Services
📊 Function: Business Development / Sales
✈️ Travel: Conference and event travel required
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🌟 Role Overview
We are seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Business Development Manager to serve as the public face of a fast-growing consulting organization across conferences, panels, and industry events.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on in-person networking, hosting events, building strategic relationships, and converting conversations into real business opportunities. You will represent the organization nationally, drive pipeline growth through event-led engagement, and develop referral partnerships that consistently generate qualified inbound opportunities.
This is not a desk job — it’s a field-facing, execution-driven role for someone who enjoys travel, autonomy, and ownership.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Conference & Event Representation
Represent the brand at major industry conferences and events
Build meaningful relationships with business owners, partners, and industry peers
Participate in panels and host side events (breakfasts, meetups, networking sessions)
Business Development & Relationship Building
Establish trust and credibility through high-touch engagement
Identify and nurture opportunities arising from event interactions
Position yourself as a trusted advisor in the space
Pipeline Growth & Handoff
Ensure warm leads move seamlessly into the sales pipeline
Track and report on ROI from events and engagements
Partner with internal sales teams to support conversion and closing
Side Event Strategy & Execution
Design and execute impactful side events that enhance brand presence
Manage logistics, communications, and follow-up for maximum engagement
Partnerships & Referral Development
Identify and build strategic partnerships with key vendors and industry stakeholders
Create structured referral pathways that generate consistent inbound opportunities
Maintain strong long-term partner relationships
🧠 Who You Are
You are:
Intrapreneurial – you take ownership and thrive in autonomy
Charismatic & Confident – comfortable leading conversations and rooms
Execution-Focused – you deliver outcomes, not just activity
Resilient – you handle rejection and persistence with ease
Detail-Oriented – strong follow-up and organization are your strengths
KPI-Aware – you understand metrics, ROI, and performance tracking
🛠️ Skills & Experience
Required:
Proven experience in the veterinary industry
Experience in business development, high-touch sales, or event-based networking
Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities
Experience hosting or organizing industry events
Ability to convert relationships into tangible business outcomes
Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management
Comfortable with frequent travel and independent work
👤 Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate:
Has represented organizations at conferences and events
Has hosted side events and built meaningful industry relationships
Has a track record of turning conversations into revenue
Thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments
Brings professionalism, ownership, and strong personal accountability
💼 Compensation & Structure
Base Salary: $80,000 – $120,000
Commission: Yes
Benefits: None
Relocation Assistance: No
Travel Expenses: Not reimbursed
Employment Type: Full-Time
🌱 Why This Role Matters
This role directly fuels:
Brand growth
Market credibility
Community expansion
Pipeline development
Strategic partnerships
You will play a key role in shaping perception, growing influence, and expanding reach across the veterinary and adjacent professional services ecosystem.
🏆 Culture & Environment
This is a performance-driven, high-ownership environment built around:
Relentless execution
Accountability
Growth mindset
High standards
Speed and adaptability
Entrepreneurial ownership
This is not a slow-moving corporate role. It is fast, demanding, and highly rewarding for the right personality.
📌 Quick Snapshot
Category
Details
Title
Business Development Manager
Location
Remote (U.S.), FL/TX preferred
Travel
Regular conferences/events
Experience
5–7+ years
Industry
Veterinary (required)
Style
Relationship-driven, event-led
Compensation
$80K–$120K base + commission
