Job Description

About the Company:

Brooks International—recognized for the third consecutive year by Consulting Magazine as one of the “Best Firms to Work For” in 2024—is seeking high-achieving individuals with a proven ability to generate leads and build relationships. As a premier global professional services firm founded in 1960, Brooks International is known by Private Equity, Global 2000 CEOs, and Chairpersons of Privately Held Enterprises as a uniquely effective Executive Services partner. Our firm drives accelerated, measurable results directly aligned with the strategic and financial objectives of our clients. Our approach integrates tactical execution and behavioral change management to deliver transformational outcomes that are both immediate and sustainable.

Compensation and Career Path:

This role offers significant upward mobility within Brooks, with successful BDAs progressing into senior roles in Business Development or Management Consulting, ultimately leading to Managing Partner.

On-Target Earnings (OTE):

• Year 1–2: $150,000–$250,000
• Year 3–4: $250,000–$325,000
• Year 5+: $500,000+

Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary and commission structure
• Fully employer-funded health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off and additional performance-based incentives

Recruitment Process & Location:

Interested candidates should apply through LinkedIn to be considered for our exclusive virtual recruitment events. These sessions provide live interaction with our Vice President of Business Development and include a one-on-one interview with a Brooks International team member. These events are a key first step in our Talent Acquisition process. This role is based at our West Palm Beach, FL headquarters, conveniently located within walking distance of the Brightline station.

Position Overview:

Business Development Associates (BDAs) are critical contributors to our growth strategy, responsible for identifying, initiating, and nurturing relationships with C-level executives in a defined territory. Working closely with a Managing Partner, the BDA conducts in-depth economic and business research to set high-quality meetings and inform strategic outreach. BDAs are accountable for supporting each stage of the new business cycle—from prospecting to early client engagement analytics—while maintaining a strong command of corporate structures, industry shifts, and executive decision-making trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive lead generation within an assigned territory using Brooks’ proven outreach methodology.
• Maintain a high-volume outbound call strategy (100 calls/day) to set qualified CEO-level meetings.
• Achieve and maintain a minimum of four net new qualified meetings ("Held M1s") per week.
• Conduct tailored research and support pre-meeting strategy development in collaboration with a Managing Partner.
• Participate in strategic due diligence and client engagement analytics.
• Ensure CRM data integrity and continuously refine the target prospect database.
• Monitor market trends and economic shifts to identify high-impact business opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• 1–3 years of inside sales or lead generation experience with a strategic, consultative approach
• Naturally inquisitive with a strong passion for business and professional excellence
• Able to thrive under pressure and accept coaching with maturity and humility
• Strong organizational skills, resilience, and a performance-driven mindset

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