Business Development Manager

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers, delivering award-winning learning and development solutions. The Business Development Manager will own and grow strategic client relationships, identifying high-value opportunities and closing deals that directly impact revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively develop new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and relationship building
• Build and nurture long‑term client partnerships with senior stakeholders
• Lead discovery conversations to uncover client needs and position tailored L&D solutions
• Create compelling proposals and deliver persuasive presentations to decision‑makers
• Collaborate closely with subject‑matter experts to design high‑impact learning solutions
• Manage the full sales cycle with discipline and ownership—from first conversation to signed deal

Requirements:

• A consultative seller with a proven track record in Learning & Development, professional services, or a comparable solution‑based sales environment
• A goal‑oriented, confident professional who thrives in a fast‑moving, performance‑driven setting
• Strong communicator with the presence to engage senior leaders and influence buying decisions
• Skilled in negotiation, storytelling, and value‑based selling
• Comfortable using sales enablement and CRM tools and actively building professional networks