Business Development Manager (Strategic Partnerships & C-Suite)

At Ace Resumes, we are more than just a resume writing service; we are career partners. We craft high-impact career narratives that open doors for professionals, from emerging talent to C-suite executives. Our mission is to empower job seekers globally to achieve their professional potential through expert consulting and compelling personal branding.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic and connected Business Development Manager to lead our growth in the premium and corporate segments. This is a key role for someone who understands the consultative nature of selling career services.

You won't just be selling a document; you'll be selling a professional transformation. We need a proven sales expert who can build genuine trust with senior professionals, C-suite executives, and corporate partners. Your primary mission will be to expand our B2B partnerships and grow our high-value B2C client base.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic & C-Suite Engagement:

  Identify and proactively build relationships with key decision-makers, including C-Suite executives, VPs, and Heads of Departments, at target companies.

• Full-Cycle Sales:

  Own the entire business development lifecycle from prospecting and lead generation to negotiation, contract closure, and onboarding of new partners.

• Consultative Selling:

  Act as a trusted advisor, not just a salesperson. Deeply understand the challenges and strategic goals of prospective clients and thoughtfully position our services as the solution.

• Partnership Development:

  Develop and nurture a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and strategic alliances.

• Global Client Management:

  Manage relationships with key accounts, including global clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, retention, and identifying opportunities for up-sell/cross-sell.

• Go-to-Market Strategy:

  Collaborate with marketing and product teams to provide market feedback and contribute to the development of new service offerings and sales strategies.

• Networking & Representation:

  Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand awareness and generate leads.

• Reporting:

  Maintain meticulous records in our CRM and provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports to leadership.

Who You Are (Ideal Candidate Profile)

• Proven BD / Sales Expert:

  You have 5+ years of demonstrable success in a Business Development, Strategic Sales, or Partnership Management role, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.

• C-Suite Relationship Builder:

  You have experience and comfort in engaging, presenting to, and building trust with senior executives. You "speak their language."

• Master Communicator:

  You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling proposals, deliver persuasive presentations, and negotiate complex deals.

• Consultative Mindset:

  Your approach is to listen and diagnose first, then sell. You are an expert at asking the right questions to uncover core business needs.

• Self-Starter:

  You are highly motivated, proactive, and can manage your time and pipeline with a high degree of autonomy.

• Resilient & Professional:

  You handle objections with grace and maintain a professional persistence.

• Experience (Bonus):

• Experience selling services (e.g., consulting, professional services) in a B2B environment.
• A strong, existing network of potential clients or partners.
• Experience with global client engagement and negotiations.

Why Join Ace Resumes?

• Impact:

  You'll be directly responsible for helping people land their dream jobs and achieve their career goals.

• Growth:

  This is a high-visibility role with a direct path to building and leading a sales team as we grow.

• Autonomy:

  We trust our experts. You'll have the freedom to build your pipeline and execute your strategy.