Emerging Leader - Business Development Consultant Job in Chicago 60606, Illinois US

 Company Overview  Gallup Consulting is different from most consulting firms. While other firms provide services in traditional disciplines like cost reduction, building or re-engineering processes and systems, or mergers and acquisitions, we help companies drive true organic growth - revenue and profit increase from continuing operations. Our Partners are trusted advisors to many of the world's leading companies. This approach enables us to identify, develop, and implement solutions that align with our clients' visions and strategies. The Opportunity Gallup Consulting is searching for talented recent graduates to become trusted advisors to our growing client base. We are looking to develop rising stars who will maximize opportunities to further our business objectives across the globe.  These energetic professionals will participate in an extensive training and development program to learn Gallup's unique approach to consulting and business development. Each Business Development Consultant will work with Gallup Partners to serve our Fortune 1,000 clients around the world. As they demonstrate a mastery of Gallup's practices and processes, the Business Development Consultants will gain absolute responsibility for creating, managing, and growing these vital client relationships. This position requires someone with: • ability to assess business needs and identify opportunities• entrepreneurial initiative to develop relationships with current and prospective clients• interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and present to clients• business aptitude to partner with Gallup consultants to build and manage innovative solutions• courage to influence senior-level decision makers• desire to be measured and compensated based on performance• insatiable need to achieve new goals and excel among peers• aspiration to build a successful, long-term consulting career at Gallup A graduate degree and at least 3 years of consulting or business development experience is required. Gallup does not sponsor foreign citizens for H-1B visas or permanent resident status for this position. Applications are being considered for future positions that will begin in summer 2010. Gallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer