Executive Director, Business Development (Consulting)

Description

Define and lead business development strategies across the APAC region for Consulting-led solutions, with a focus on high-value, complex engagements.

Drive revenue growth by identifying whitespace opportunities, securing strategic consulting projects, and building long-term trusted relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders.

Translate business objectives into actionable market plans, working closely with regional and global leadership.

Shape client problems into solution-led opportunities, often engaging in co-creation of project scopes, proposals, and delivery models.

Own commercial negotiation of large-scale, bespoke consulting engagements across markets and industries.

Engage with senior executives to understand evolving business needs, deliver insights, and create value-led partnerships.

Act as a senior external representative of the Consulting business in industry forums, executive briefings, and strategic partner dialogues.

Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across priority markets in CRM, ensuring visibility, accuracy, and risk management in forecasting.

Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Marketing, Research, and Delivery to ensure client solutions are compelling, feasible, and scalable.

Provide strategic input on the evolution of the consulting value proposition based on market feedback and client needs.

Mentor and support regional sales and consulting talent in building consultative selling capabilities and industry expertise.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in business development, strategic sales, or consulting in the APAC region, with a strong track record in energy, chemicals, or industrials.

Proven success in originating, structuring, and closing large-scale consulting and advisory deals with enterprise clients.

Deep understanding of the APAC business environment, regional decision-making dynamics, and multinational client needs.

Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead complex deal cycles with multiple stakeholders and long sales timelines.

Demonstrated strategic thinking, executive communication, and strong influencing skills across diverse cultures and functions.

Skilled in value-based selling, ROI articulation, and building multi-solution commercial narratives.

Fluent in English; other Asian language capabilities are an advantage.

Willingness to travel across APAC as required for client engagement and business development.

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