
Business Development Executive - Consulting Sales
We are an IT and Management Consulting firm that helps clients modernize systems, improve workflows, and make better data-driven decisions through software and advisory services. We are seeking a hunter-minded Business Development Executive - Consulting Sales who thrives on opening new doors, leading discovery, and positioning software-based solutions that solve real business problems.
This role is ideal for a proactive seller who can connect business needs to technology solutions, prepare teams for client meetings and demos, and drive new revenue through consultative, solution-oriented sales.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development (Hunter Focus)
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Proactively source, qualify, and pursue net-new software sales opportunities
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Build and manage a healthy pipeline through outbound prospecting and networking
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Lead discovery calls to understand client business processes, workflows, and pain points
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Identify opportunities where software, data, and process improvements can deliver value
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Own opportunities from first contact through close
Solution Selling & Demo Preparation
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Translate client needs into clear, compelling solution narratives
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Collaborate with consultants, solution architects, and delivery teams to design proposed solutions
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Prepare internal teams for client meetings, sales demos, and presentations
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Help shape demos by defining use cases, workflows, and data scenarios that resonate with buyers
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Clearly explain how software solutions improve efficiency, visibility, and outcomes
Client Engagement & Sales Execution
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Confidently present solutions to business and technical stakeholders
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Explain software capabilities in plain business language
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Address objections related to scope, integration, data, and workflow impact
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Support pricing, packaging, and contract discussions
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Maintain momentum and follow-up throughout the sales cycle
Market & Collaboration
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Stay current on software capabilities, industry trends, and competitive offerings
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Provide feedback to leadership on market needs and sales enablement gaps
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Work closely with marketing and delivery teams to improve messaging and targeting
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Accurately track activities, pipeline, and forecasts in CRM tools
Qualifications
Required
- 3–5+ years of software sales experience (B2B)
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Proven success in a hunter or net-new sales role
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Strong consultative selling and discovery skills
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Ability to understand data models, workflows, and system integrations at a conceptual level
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Experience preparing and supporting sales demos and client meetings
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Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
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Experience selling software within a consulting or professional services environment
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Familiarity with CRM, ERP, analytics, workflow, or cloud platforms
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Comfort collaborating with technical teams (solution architects, developers, consultants)
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Experience selling to mid-market or enterprise buyers
What Success Looks Like
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Consistently generating new pipeline and closing net-new deals
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Running effective discovery conversations that uncover workflow and data challenges
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Delivering clear, value-driven solution messaging
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Well-prepared, impactful demos that align to client use cases
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Strong collaboration between sales and delivery teams
What We Offer
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Competitive base salary + commission plan
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Clear growth path into senior sales or strategic accounts
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Access to technical experts to support complex deals
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Collaborative, fast-moving consulting environment
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Flexible work model (remote/hybrid)
Additional Information:
- Office Location: Sandy Springs, GA
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly.
- All positions include the possibility of travel.
- The Virtus Solution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion, and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, background and experience to the workplace.
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