Part-Time Commercial Strategy & Business Development Specialist – Raleigh/RTP NC, USA

A Raleigh-based consulting firm is looking for a part-time Commercial Strategy & Business Development Specialist to support commercial growth and business development projects for clients across a range of industries in the U.S. and internationally. This is a hands-on role combining business development, market intelligence, strategic outreach, and project coordination. You will work directly with senior consultants and have the opportunity to develop practical experience in commercial strategy, market development, and consulting. What You'll Actually Do: Your role will be to use that information to: • Coordinate underlying lead identification and company research with our database and outreach team • Make thoughtful B2B calls to companies, executives, potential customers, distributors, and partners • Conduct market-intelligence conversations and identify useful insights • Research companies, industries, markets, and potential business opportunities • Help develop and refine outreach strategies and messaging • Participate in business development and client update calls • Actively manage sales funnels while maintaining and organizing CRM • Track activities, follow-ups, and project deliverables • Help keep multiple commercial projects organized and moving forward • Summarize findings and communicate updates as required This is not a traditional cold-calling or appointment-setting position. The objective of many calls is to learn, develop relationships, gather market intelligence, and identify potential commercial opportunities - not simply to schedule a sales appointment. Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is smart, curious, articulate, organized, and commercially minded. You should be comfortable speaking with business professionals and executives, asking intelligent questions, learning about unfamiliar industries, and working independently. We're particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in: • Business development • Market research or market intelligence • Consulting • Business or commercial analysis • Sales operations • Project coordination/management • Customer success or account management • Strategy or corporate development 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred. More important than a specific background is the ability to learn quickly, communicate professionally, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of assignments. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree preferred • 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred • Excellent English communication skills – second language a big plus! • Strong verbal communication and telephone skills • Comfortable speaking with business executives and professionals • Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities • Self-directed and disciplined • Able to manage multiple projects and priorities • Comfortable with ambiguity and unfamiliar industries • Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets and common business software • Experience with CRM systems is a plus What We Offer: • Part-time, flexible schedule • Approximately 5-20 hours per week, depending on project load • Remote work with preference for candidates in the Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle area • Direct exposure to senior consultants and real-world commercial growth projects • Mentoring and on the job training • Opportunity to progressively take on more responsibility • Exposure to a wide range of industries, companies, and international markets This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build practical experience in business development, market intelligence, commercial strategy, and consulting while maintaining a flexible schedule.