Business Development Consultant - Independent | Remote

<p><strong>Independent Contractor | Remote | Performance-Based</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>You've built years of professional experience, developed valuable skills and achieved plenty throughout your career.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>But perhaps you're reaching a point where the idea of simply moving into another traditional role doesn't feel quite as exciting as it once did.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>You're not ready to stop working. You may simply be ready to work differently.</span></p><p><span>This independent opportunity could suit an experienced professional looking to take their skills in a new direction while creating greater flexibility and autonomy around how they work.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>Lifestyle Discovery operates within the personal and professional development sector, connecting individuals with established development programs and educational products.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We are looking for experienced professionals interested in working independently in a remote marketing and business development capacity.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This is an independent contractor opportunity, not a salaried employment position. Remuneration is performance-based and results are not guaranteed.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>Your activities will include:</span></p><ul><li><span>Marketing and promoting personal and professional development programs</span></li><li><span>Using digital and social media channels to generate enquiries (no cold calling)</span></li><li><span>Responding to prospective client enquiries</span></li><li><span>Conducting initial conversations with prospective clients</span></li><li><span>Following a structured process to assess interest and suitability</span></li><li><span>Providing information about available programs</span></li><li><span>Maintaining professional follow-up with prospective clients</span></li><li><span>Participating in ongoing online training and development</span></li><li><span>Managing your own schedule and day-to-day activities</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>We're interested in hearing from experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds, including leadership, management, business development, marketing, recruitment, HR, operations, customer experience, consulting and other people or commercially focused roles.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>More importantly, you'll bring:</span></p><ul><li><span>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li><span>Confidence speaking with people by phone and online</span></li><li><span>Professional maturity and good judgement</span></li><li><span>A self-directed and proactive approach</span></li><li><span>Good organisational and follow-up skills</span></li><li><span>An interest in personal and professional development</span></li><li><span>Willingness to learn and follow an established business process</span></li><li><span>Reliable internet and appropriate technology to work remotely</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>You don't need to come from the personal development industry. Your existing professional and life experience may be one of your greatest assets.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How The Role Works</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>This opportunity is designed for people who want greater independence and flexibility in the next stage of their working life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>You will operate as an independent contractor and be responsible for managing your own working hours and business activities.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Compensation is performance-based rather than salary or hourly wages. Individual results vary and no specific level of earnings is guaranteed.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Lifestyle Discovery</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>Lifestyle Discovery operates within the personal and professional development sector, with a focus on programs that support self-leadership, mindset, personal growth and professional development.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We believe changing direction doesn't mean leaving your experience behind. The skills, knowledge and perspective you've developed throughout your career can create possibilities you may not have considered before.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Differently • Take Your Experience Further • Choose What's Next</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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