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Fakiha K.

Coventry, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Technical Business Analyst with 4 years of experience helping businesses translate requirements into effective technology solutions. I specialize in: • Business & Requirements Analysis • Agile/Scrum Project Delivery • BRD/FRD Documentation • User Stories & Acceptance Criteria • Gap Analysis & Process Improvement • API Testing using Postman • SQL & Database Analysis • Functional & Regression Testing • Jira & Confluence Management Currently working on software implementation and process optimization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, QA, and Client Support. I have hands-on experience throughout the SDLC, from requirements gathering and stakeholder communication to testing, documentation, and solution delivery. Tools & Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Postman, SQL, Tableau, Figma, Balsamiq, JMeter, Oracle DB I focus on delivering clear communication, structured documentation, and practical solutions that improve efficiency and support successful project outcomes. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your project.

  • Business Analysis
  • QA Testing
  • Agile Project Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • SQL
  • Postman
  • Scrum
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Gap Analysis
  • Documentation
  • API
  • Software Testing
  • Configuration Management
Megan V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
4.7
29 jobs

Sales is evolving, and today’s businesses need more than someone who can generate leads, set appointments, or close deals. They need a commercial partner who understands people, strategy, technology, and performance, and knows how to turn those elements into measurable business results. My approach combines sales psychology, commercial strategy, AI-enabled workflows, data-driven decision-making, and meaningful communication to create sales processes that are efficient, scalable, and built for long-term success. I believe great sales is about more than closing deals. It’s about understanding businesses, communicating value effectively, and building genuine relationships that create sustainable commercial growth. With 7+ years of professional experience, I’ve partnered with high-growth businesses and established international organisations across SaaS, technology, recruitment, manufacturing, consulting, real estate, and professional services. My experience spans business development, enterprise sales, account management, customer success, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and legal studies, giving me a well-rounded commercial perspective. What sets me apart is the way I think. Before recommending a solution, I take the time to understand your business, your market, your customers, and your commercial objectives. I’m constantly asking: • How can we strengthen your value proposition? • How can we position your business more competitively? • What sales framework best supports your objectives? • How can we build or refine a sales process that continues delivering value long after our engagement ends? I don’t aim to simply generate revenue. I aim to leave your commercial function stronger, more scalable, and better positioned for long-term success than when I joined. Whether I’m developing new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, generating qualified leads, building partnerships, refining commercial processes, or supporting customer success, I represent every client with professionalism, credibility, and genuine care. I believe in becoming an extension of your team, not simply another freelancer. If you’re looking for a commercially minded business development professional who combines strategic thinking, modern technology, and hands-on execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes, I’d love to discuss how I can contribute to your commercial success.

  • Business Development
  • International Development
  • Business
  • Sales Development
  • Business Management
  • Account Management
  • Outbound Sales
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Customer Service
  • Social Customer Service
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Email Copywriting
Muhammad S.

Vihari, Pakistan

$11/hr
5.0
46 jobs

👋 Hi, I'm Sajid, a Full-Cycle Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Appointment Setting Expert with 6+ years of experience helping startups, staffing agencies, and growing businesses hire exceptional talent and generate qualified business opportunities. 🎯 I manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including hiring strategy, talent sourcing, Boolean & X-Ray search, resume screening, candidate interviews, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding. I have successfully recruited for Technical, Non-Technical, Executive, and Healthcare positions across industries including IT & SaaS, AI & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Retail, Real Estate, Customer Support, and Professional Services. 🤝 Beyond recruitment, I help businesses grow through B2B appointment setting, LinkedIn outreach, cold email campaigns, lead generation, prospect research, CRM management, pipeline building, and booking qualified meetings with decision-makers. 💼 Core Roles Recruited: Software Engineers • Full Stack Developers • Frontend & Backend Developers • AI/ML Engineers • DevOps Engineers • Cloud Engineers • Data Scientists • QA Engineers • Product & Project Managers • Business Analysts • Sales Representatives • SDRs • BDRs • Business Development Managers • Healthcare Professionals • Recruiters • HR Professionals • Executive & Administrative Assistants • Customer Support • Finance Professionals • Operations Managers • Executive Leadership. 🛠️ Tools & Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter • Recruiter Lite • Sales Navigator • Boolean & X-Ray Search • GitHub • Indeed • ZipRecruiter • Dice • Apollo • Hunter • RocketReach • HubSpot CRM • Bullhorn • Greenhouse • Lever • Google Workspace • Microsoft Office • Excel • Calendly • Zoom • Microsoft Teams • Google Meet. ✅ What You Can Expect: • Full-Cycle Recruitment • Technical & Non-Technical Hiring • Executive Search • B2B Appointment Setting • Lead Generation & Prospect Research • Fast Communication • Quality Candidates • Qualified Meetings • Reliable Delivery 📩 Whether you need an experienced recruiter to build your team or an appointment setter to generate qualified meetings, I'm ready to help. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your business.

  • Market Research
  • List Building
  • Email Marketing
  • Product Sourcing
  • Sourcing
  • IT Recruiting
  • Boolean Search
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Contact List
  • Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • IT Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
Leonard W.

Carmel, California

$190/hr
5.0
158 jobs

RATING★★★★★ Expert business plan writing and consulting by a nationally-recognized professional firm since 1979. BPlanning is the leading national business plan writing firm offering products and services, changing the way serious companies approach the art of business management. We assist clients in the preparation of professional business plans that get results as well as provide onsite management consulting, project management, funding, and human resource products and services. With over 40 years of experience in business strategy, investment advisory, and project management, I serve as Managing Director of BPlanning, one of the nation’s most established business planning and management consulting firms (founded 1979). We operate on a transparent fixed-fee structure for comprehensive business planning engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable value. Sample plans are available in our Upwork portfolio and on our website. Why BPlanning • 5,000+ clients served nationwide • 500+ verified five-star reviews across Upwork and RFP platforms • Millions of dollars in funding secured through our documentation • Dedicated team of MBA and Ph.D.-level consultants, analysts, and financial modelers Our clients have included organizations such as Shell Oil, Roche Diagnostics, Rockwell, YUM Brands, Kontron, the University of Hawaii, the University of Maryland, and numerous growth-stage ventures and nonprofits. We also operate SBAplan, assisting clients with SBA and USDA-backed financing strategies. Customized services and products include: * Onsite & Offsite Consulting Services * Strategic Business Plans * Marketing and Action Plans * Research * Presentations * Implementation Services * Private Placement Memorandums * Website Development * Management Consulting * Project Management * Business Organization * Fund Raising * Human Resource services and products, including Policy & Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook, and several Instructional Business Manuals.

  • Business Development
  • Business Plan
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Management
Swati R.

Dehradun, India

$15/hr
4.8
89 jobs

✔️ Worked with Start-up to well-established recruitment firms/agencies ✔️ Technology Savvy Recruiter ✔️ Degree Holder - Human Resource Development Management/ Finance/ Legal INDUSTRIES: BPO / Call Center, Retail, Freight/Logistics, Food, Hospitality, Consulting Firms, Real Estate, IT/Technology, Financial Technology, Biotech, Bio-Pharma, Life Sciences, Marketing and Ads, Computer Software, E-commerce, Engineering and Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Recruitment Agencies JOB CATEGORIES: Entry-level, middle, managerial, and C-level roles. Sales - Directors, VP, Account executives/managers, Inside/outside sales, Pre/post sales. IT – programmers, QA, DBA, system analysts, project managers, system managers, Project Managers, networking experts, Website Designers, Java Developers, Software Developers, QA Developers, Business Analyst, Human Resource, Finance, Marketing, Legal(Attorneys in USA), Sales Engineers, SDR etc. MARKET: India, USA, UK, APAC, Europe, Egypt, Canada and Philippines. ATS/Applicant Tracking System/Sourcing Platforms/Others: LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn X-Ray Search, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Monster, Taleo, Greenhouse, Manatal, Lever, Hirebridge, Indeed, RingCentral, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet.

  • Recruiting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Candidate Management
  • Sourcing
  • Communications
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
Esther D.

Lagos, Nigeria

$6/hr
5.0
2 jobs

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? Making the wrong call because you lacked the right information is one of the most expensive mistakes in business. You might be entering a market blind, watching a competitor take your customers without understanding why, pouring money into an investment that has not been properly vetted, or spending hours trying to research things yourself instead of focusing on what you actually do best. These problems do not just cost you time. They cost you money, momentum, and opportunity. 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝: Your next big decision is backed by deep, verified, professionally structured research. You walk into the boardroom, the pitch meeting, the negotiation, or the hiring conversation with complete clarity and total confidence. You know your market better than anyone in the room. You know exactly what your competitors are doing and where their gaps are. You know whether your investment holds up under scrutiny. You know what your customers actually want and how they talk about it. And the best part is you did not spend a single hour doing the research yourself. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞. I am your dedicated research analyst and intelligence partner. I provide a complete, done-for-you research solution that handles everything from brief to final deliverable so you can stop guessing and start moving. I remove every information gap standing between you and your next confident decision. I become the research arm of your operation, so you can stay focused on leading, building, and growing. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: Market Research & Industry Analysis Competitor Intelligence & Analysis Investment & Due Diligence Research Business Research & Feasibility Analysis Lead Generation & Prospect Research Job Search & Career Intelligence UX & Consumer Research Medical & Clinical Trial Research Product Research Real Estate Research Grant & Funding Research Academic & Literature Research Social Media & Influencer Research Startup & Venture Research Regulatory & Compliance Research If you are ready to stop operating on gut feeling and start making decisions backed by real intelligence, 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄. Tell me what you are trying to figure out. I will tell you exactly how I can get you the answer. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭. 𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒 Market Research, Business Research, Competitor Analysis, Investment Research, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Product Research, Job Search Research, Business Analysis, Due Diligence, UX Research, Consumer Research, Survey Design, Data Analysis, Company Research, Online Research, Medical Research, Clinical Research, Internet Research, Real Estate Research, Grant Research, Academic Research, Literature Review, Startup Research, Regulatory Research, Compliance Research, Influencer Research, Social Media Research, Venture Research, Feasibility Study, Industry Analysis, Market Sizing, Competitive Intelligence, Prospect Research, Contact List Building, B2B Research, LinkedIn Research, Salary Research, Career Research, Product Sourcing, Supplier Research, Amazon FBA Research, E-commerce Research, Niche Research, Keyword Research, Financial Research, Stock Research, Crypto Research, Real Estate Due Diligence, Pharmaceutical Research, Drug Research, Clinical Trial Research, Medical Literature Review, Legal Research, Background Research, News Research, Fact Checking, Data Collection, Data Mining, Web Research, Database Research, Report Writing, Research Reports, Business Intelligence, Market Entry Research, Go-To-Market Research, TAM/SAM/SOM Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Pricing Research, Brand Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behavior Research, Content Research, Trend Analysis, Industry Reports, Sector Analysis, Company Profiling, Executive Research, Decision Maker Research, Healthcare Research, Nonprofit Research, Policy Research, Government Research, Education Research, Technology Research, SaaS Research, Startup Due Diligence, Investor Research, Fund Research, ETF Research, Partnership Research, Franchise Research, Import/Export Research, Trade Research, Relocation Research, Travel Research, Genealogy Research, Event Research

  • Business Research
  • Research Methods
  • Investment Research
  • Scientific Research
  • Research Paper Writing
  • UX Research
  • Product Research
  • Equity Research & Analysis
  • Influencer Research
  • Competitor Research
  • Research & Strategy
  • Market Research Interview
  • Academic Research
  • Content Research
  • Industry Research
  • Market Research
  • Rankings Research
  • Research Interviews
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Consumer Research

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How To Hire Top Business Development Analysts

Businesses looking to grow and adapt in a changing market might want the expertise and knowledge of a Business Development Analysis on their team. But finding the right one equipped with your company's required skills can be challenging. Upwork can help you browse, interview, and hire a Business Development Analyst for your next project. 

What Is A Business Development Analyst?

A business development analyst will exhibit the research, financial, organizational, and writing skills necessary to evaluate your business concept and chart a course for success. An expert in business development offers practical business knowledge and an outsider’s perspective, enabling them to identify challenges and opportunities that can improve your business.

Cost Of Hiring A Business Development Analyst

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced business development analyst may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business development analyst services more competitively. 

Business Development Analyst Solutions for Businesses

Market Analysis and Expansion Strategies

Business Development Analysts can conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, assess market needs, and pinpoint need opportunities. They can help businesses understand which markets to enter and suggest strategies for effective market expansion.

Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Business Development Analysts can help identify and assess potential partners or alliances that can provide strategic advantages. 

How do you hire a business development analyst?

You can source business development analyst talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a business development analyst.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview business development analysts. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 
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Business Development Analyst FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you write a business development analyst job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords your ideal candidate will likely type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample business development analyst job post titles:

  • Business development analyst sought to help define our business objectives
  • A business plan needs review by a seasoned business analyst
  • Looking for an experienced business analyst to help me determine pricing and product mix

Project description

An effective business development analyst job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From business plan writing to financial analysis, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, business sizes, or audience types, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Business Development Analyst Responsibilities

Here are some examples of business development analyst job responsibilities:

  • Review and edit my business plan to ensure it’s ready to be shared
  • Develop our company’s product and pricing mix, so it’s right for our industry
  • Make sure price points provide adequate profit margin for required growth

Business Development Analyst Requirements and Qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a business development analyst. Here are some examples:

  • An MBA from an accredited university required
  • Track record of consulting with Fortune 500 companies
  • Ability to review and refine business plans and marketing campaigns

Ready to see enhanced growth opportunities? Hire a Business Development Analyst on Upwork today!