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Business Development Manager - PIPE

AT Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Business Development Manager - PIPE

London, United Kingdom

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Business Development Manager within BCG's Principal Investors and Private Equity (PIPE) Practice Area (PA), you will work closely with the regional Sector directors, as well as Regional leaders and their leadership teams in development and growth of the practice area and shaping and orchestrating its commercial agenda. Particular focus will be on the EMESA Region. You will also collaborate closely with the rest of the PA management and operations team and Knowledge Team; as well as other global and regional BCG teams, as needed.
More specifically, activities will include but are not limited to:
Business development: Support leadership in market sensing, business development planning and tracking, including aligning on priority clients and offerings. Identify key BD initiatives and commercial opportunities, manage their execution, and report on revenue and lead flow.

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Go-to-market: Actively drive commercialization of key offerings in close collaboration with our Portfolio Value Acceleration and Product teams and consulting teams, as well as Functional and Industry Practices. Create go-to-market materials, ensuring Managing Directors and Partners (MDPs) have full access to relevant commercial materials.
Competitive intelligence: Gather and analyze information on differentiating IP, business models and offerings of key competitors. Develop recommendations on commercial approach and IP development and design implementation plan.
Cross-functional collaboration: Build strong linkages to relevant teams across PIPE and inFunctional and Industry Practices and align on Topic/Sector priorities and specific go-to-market plans (incl. customized content needed, specific campaigns, priority clients).
Setting up and leading internal processes related to data flows and reporting, involving multiple functions and databases
As part of the Business Development BCG community, you will work closely with your sector teams, but also with your BD manager colleagues and contribute to the testing / refining and exchange of best practices across the community.
YOU'RE GOOD AT

Self-starting with a strong worth ethic, entrepreneurial drive to work autonomously and in a multinational team
Earning the respect of a very senior cohort, all Managing Directors, that are remotely located, juggling the various priorities and viewpoints of the Leadership Team members, showing influence to compile inputs and opinions from the Leadership Team members, while still meeting demanding deadlines
Operating effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to prioritize and make decisions, managing ambiguity with a high level of comfort
Complex project management with the ability to multi-task and drive advanced strategic analysis (beyond data) and leverage results for impact
Working closely with the Knowledge Team to align regional and topic / sector priorities; exchange on content and client activities and help drive broader KT network and product / service portfolio, supporting knowledge management and knowledge curation
Executing budget monitoring; managing the advancement and commercialization of the topic / sector, supporting road shows or client events where necessary; tracking impact
Leading others, including senior business leaders in clarifying problems and developing solutions by building cross-topic/sector partnerships - building consensus, persuading and influencing.
Motivating others to deliver highest standards, providing direction, mentoring and coaching.
Supporting business development initiatives, including priority proposals and selling materials, in partnership with ECT and KT team

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

6-8 years of relevant experience
Master's degree preferred
Role related certifications preferred
Ability to manage and drive area of accountabilities, contributing to higher level agenda setting
Ability to lead complex, broader sub functional teams or projects fully independently and provide direction to others
Ability to resolve complex issues and non-defined problems autonomously, with full business acumen
Strong interpersonal skills & Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to respect sensitive client, BCG, and people related information as personal and confidential
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team collaboration skillset
* Advanced knowledge in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; additionally, Tableau and Alteryx would be a plus

YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Business Development Manager works closely with the regional Sector directors/managers, as well as Regional leaders and their leadership teams for setting and executing the commercial agenda. For daily business, the candidate collaborates closely with other Sector and Regional Managers, Practice Area Coordinators, Marketers and Knowledge Experts as well as their peers from adjacent practices. Further collaboration with other global and regional BCG teams occurs as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Practice Area Management & Operations team members keep BCG's industry and functional practice areas operating responsively and efficiently. As a member of this team, you will contribute directly to the success of our business through a number of roles, including content development, process management, marketing, meeting and conference management, and internal/external communications.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: Boston_Consulting_Group-22261BR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Sabbatical
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)