Business Development Representative; Independent Contractor

Position Overview

Lewis & Ellis LLC is seeking an experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) to support new client origination efforts on a contract basis
.

The BDR will be responsible for identifying and qualifying prospective clients, initiating outreach, and facilitating introductions between prospects and Lewis & Ellis consulting professionals.

This position is structured as an independent contractor relationship
, not an employment position. The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits and is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses.

• Originate and qualify new business opportunities for Lewis & Ellis consulting services
• Conduct outbound outreach efforts (including phone and email outreach) to prospective clients
• Schedule qualified discovery meetings between prospects and Lewis & Ellis consultants
• Collaborate with Lewis & Ellis leadership to align prospects with appropriate consulting expertise
• Support opportunity progression through proposal and engagement stages, as applicable
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and opportunity status within Hub Spot CRM
• Coordinate professionally with Lewis & Ellis leadership regarding pipeline status and results

Success in this role is driven by results. Strong performers consistently generate qualified appointments, move opportunities through proposal stage, and help convert new prospects into consulting engagements — all while keeping opportunities well-documented and moving forward.

For reference, top-performing contractors typically generate around 120 qualified appointments, 40 proposals, and 10 new consulting engagements in a year. These benchmarks are meant to illustrate what success can look like; how you get there is up to you.

• Prior experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition (B2B preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently source, engage, and qualify prospects
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Hub Spot experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage a pipeline and drive opportunities forward
  
  Professional judgment, discretion, and reliability

Compensation is performance-based and tied to measurable outcomes:

• Weekly Retainer: $1,000 per week (paid via invoice)
• Incentive Compensation:
  • $75 per qualified appointment completed
  • $150 per proposal issued to a prospect
  • 2% of first-year revenues from new client engagements originated

Compensation is paid based on submitted invoices and verified results.

This engagement is project-based and ongoing by mutual agreement. While this role is structured as an independent contractor position, Lewis & Ellis may, at its discretion, consider qualified contractors for future employee roles should business needs and circumstances change. No promise or guarantee of employment is implied.

This role supports business development efforts primarily focused in North Dallas / Plano
; however, the contractor may perform services from a location of their choosing.

Complete the online capabilities/personality assessment (Required for consideration; approximately 25 minutes) (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Ellis Inc .asmt.io/XHNGA
747X/Basic Job-Assessment

Email the following to:

• Cabe Chadick –
• Andrew Rubin – A

• A brief introduction outlining your interest and relevant experience
• Resume (maximum 2 pages)