Business Development (Part-time contract)

POWER Sales & Strategy is seeking a highly connected, relationship-driven business development professional to help create strategic introductions and open doors within the insurance brokerage and/or 3PL industries.This is not a traditional inside sales role.There are no auto-dialers, no scripted outreach expectations, and no pressure to make hundreds of cold calls each week. In fact, the strongest candidates may rarely “cold call” at all. This opportunity is designed for someone who understands how business really gets done — through trust, reputation, relationships, credibility, timing, and meaningful conversations.We are looking for someone who can hear and understand our Ideal Client Profile (ICP), internalize it quickly, and independently create qualified first conversations with executive-level decision makers. The ability to generate opportunities without being handed lists, sequences, or heavy infrastructure is essential.The ideal person is naturally resourceful and highly connected.You may already know senior leaders across insurance brokerage firms, carriers, employee benefits organizations, risk management firms, supply chain organizations, or Fortune 1000 companies. You may be someone who has spent years building trusted relationships and now enjoys connecting good people with good opportunities. You may be semi-retired, recently retired, consulting independently, or simply looking for flexible, meaningful work that rewards influence and results over activity metrics.A perfect candidate might be someone who:Can make high-level introductions with a handful of thoughtful calls or messagesHas deep familiarity with the insurance brokerage world and/or 3PL and supply chain management spaceIs comfortable speaking with C-suite leaders, sales executives, and business ownersUnderstands how to create momentum and credibility early in a relationshipEnjoys opening doors and creating opportunitiesOperates with professionalism, maturity, discretion, and confidenceValues flexibility and autonomy over micromanagementThis role can be structured as part-time, fractional, project-based, or ongoing 1099 business development support depending on fit, availability, and network strength.Key Areas of Responsibility:Identify and initiate relationships with organizations that align with POWER Sales & Strategy’s ideal client profileCreate and secure introductory meetings with qualified decision makersConduct initial conversations when appropriate and help assess alignmentRepresent the POWER brand professionally and strategically in conversations, networking environments, and industry interactionsBuild awareness and visibility through authentic relationship developmentMaintain organized communication and follow-up activityCollaborate with leadership on strategic targets, industries, and growth opportunitiesThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and does not require heavy oversight, scripts, or rigid process management to create outcomes.Compensation Structure:Compensation includes an initial trial or ramp-up structure while foundational business is being developed, followed by a significantly stronger compensation model once agreed-upon booked business thresholds are achieved.We are intentionally open-minded regarding compensation design for the right individual, including combinations of:Monthly retainerCommissionSuccess-based incentivesPerformance bonusesQualifications & Experience:Demonstrated success in business development, executive relationship management, strategic sales, consulting, or partnership developmentExisting professional relationships within insurance brokerage, employee benefits, risk management, supply chain, logistics, or adjacent industries strongly preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of professionalism and emotional intelligenceSelf-directed with strong personal accountabilityAbility to create opportunities independently without relying on provided prospect listsExperience engaging senior executives and decision makersConfidence representing a premium consulting, coaching, and strategic advisory brandAbout POWER Sales & Strategy:POWER Sales & Strategy is a premium sales consulting, coaching, and strategy firm serving organizations and professionals seeking elevated sales performance, stronger leadership, and sustainable growth. Our work spans sales strategy, sales operations, sales culture, coaching, training, leadership development, facilitation, and strategic advisory support across multiple industries.We are not looking for someone to “smile and dial.”We are looking for someone who knows how to create access, build trust, open meaningful conversations, and help accelerate strategic growth.