Senior Business Development Consultant – French & English

About the role

Gallup is seeking a senior business development consultant who will drive new revenue across French‑speaking markets. The role combines strategic consulting, complex sales negotiations, and long‑term partnership building for leaders looking to improve workplace performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end business development in French‑speaking territories, from prospecting to closing.
• Generate bookings and revenue growth, owning performance metrics from day one.
• Conduct deep discovery conversations with senior executives to uncover strategic needs.
• Design compelling proposals and tailor solutions to client challenges.
• Influence multi‑stakeholder groups, navigate objections, and secure commitments.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure seamless client experiences from sale through execution.
• Maintain post‑sale engagement as a trusted adviser, strengthening long‑term relationships.
• Represent Gallup at executive meetings, industry events, and forums to expand the network.

Required profile

• Target‑driven performer with a proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Competitive influencer comfortable with high‑stakes strategic conversations.
• Opportunity creator who builds multi‑year account plans.
• Consultative adviser who listens deeply and translates challenges into high‑value solutions.
• Strategic orchestrator who aligns stakeholders and drives deals forward.
• Resilient achiever who adapts to obstacles and owns outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years in advisory or consultative sales environments.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles and revenue targets.
• Native‑level French fluency and professional English proficiency.

Required skills

• CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in evidence‑based consulting.
• Access to a network of senior executives and industry influencers.
• Competitive compensation tied to performance.