Business Development Consultant; Remote

Business Development Consultant (Remote)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Type: Independent Contractor

Hours: Flexible (Recommended commitment 15-20 hours per week)

Ready to apply your professional experience in a new way?

At Apply, we work with experienced professionals who are exploring how to leverage their skills, knowledge, and experience beyond traditional employment. Many of the professionals we work with bring backgrounds in leadership, consulting, business development, sales, professional services, client relationship management, strategic growth, entrepreneurship, and management.

They are often seeking greater flexibility, autonomy, and choice about how they work while continuing to learn, grow, and contribute at a high level. We believe your greatest asset is the expertise you have already developed throughout your career.

Our role is to provide the training, mentorship, systems, and support that help motivated individuals apply their existing strengths in a flexible independent contractor role while continuing to develop professionally.

We are seeking self-motivated professionals for an independent contractor role focused on digital marketing, lead generation, relationship building, client acquisition, and business development. Successful applicants will receive access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and AI-supported tools designed to help them develop new skills and operate effectively in today's evolving digital environment.

This role is particularly suited to individuals who value continuous learning, flexibility, professional development, and the ability to work autonomously.

• Implement digital marketing campaigns
• Generate and qualify leads
• Develop client acquisition and business development skills
• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship
• Manage your own schedule and business activities
• Utilize AI-supported tools and systems within your business activities

• A professional background in business, sales, consulting, leadership, management, professional services, client-facing roles, or entrepreneurship
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and self-directed approach to learning
• A desire for greater flexibility and autonomy
• An interest in continuous personal and professional development
• A willingness to take responsibility for their own results

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Ongoing mentorship and support
• Established marketing and business development systems
• AI-supported tools and resources
• Flexible remote work environment
• Access to a global community of professionals committed to growth, learning, and ongoing development

This role is best suited to individuals who can consistently dedicate approximately 15-20 hours per week to learning, implementation, and business development activities.

This is an independent contractor role and not a salaried employment position.

Compensation is performance-based and varies according to individual effort, skill, experience, and results. No specific income level is guaranteed.

Applicants should understand that this opportunity requires initiative, consistent action, and a willingness to develop new skills over time.

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