GROW WITH US. 

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for unlocking growth and forging lasting client relationships? Join Newry to lead the charge in driving impactful growth across our diverse client industries.

ABOUT US: 

Newry is a growth strategy consulting firm operating out of Cleveland, OH, that serves clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to private equity owned middle-market companies to help them accelerate growth in existing, adjacent, or new markets. Our clients operate in chemicals, materials, polymers, medical and life sciences, industrials, and value-added distribution sectors. We collaborate closely with CEOs, CTOs, GMs, VPs of NBD, strategic marketing leaders, and other key decision-makers to drive the success and growth of their organizations. 

At Newry, our values are the bedrock of everything we do: 

• Put Clients First – We go above and beyond to build lasting trust-based relationships with our clients. 
• Collaborate Enthusiastically – We cultivate a positive, ego-free environment of mutual support and respect. 
• Demonstrate High Integrity – We make choices we stand by and take action we believe in. 
• Pursue Growth and Excellence – We strive tirelessly for high-caliber results and refuse to accept the status quo. 
• Take Ownership – We show up for each other and our clients with grit, perseverance, and clarity of focus. 

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

We’re seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Professional to play a key role in expanding Newry’s client base across multiple industries. This individual will take ownership of the full sales lifecycle—from prospecting to closing—while delivering measurable growth and fostering long-term client relationships.

In addition to acquiring new accounts, the role includes deepening relationships with existing clients and supporting customer engagement and sales execution for our strategy clients. We will also look to you to help us shape our offerings as we learn and interact with clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is motivated by the challenge of driving impactful growth.

The responsibilities of the position are:

• Identify and nurture leads: Identifying targets, making connections, pitching Newry, managing the relationship from initial contact to project launch by serving as a client advocate, and ensuring exceptional client experiences throughout the business development process.
• Generate sales for Newry: For qualified new leads as well as existing clients, partner with firm VPs and consultants to write and deliver winning proposals and close sales for Newry engagements.
• Maintain and deepen client / customer relationships over the long term by developing connections across client organizations. 
• Participate in conferences, industry events, and other networking opportunities to build awareness of Newry and maintain contacts over time.
• Maintain organized and transparent sales workflow processes using CRM, project management, and communications platforms.
• Support growth projects on behalf of clients: Assist clients in selling products to current, prospective, or newly identified customers. Depending on project stage and assignment, the NBD manager will embed with consulting project teams and/or our client sales teams.
• Act as an engine for growth as a “self-starter” who can plug in and collaborate across our teams and our clients as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Outstanding relationship-building skills: Able to connect people, to network, and to build relationships from the ground up.
• Proven sales experience and a track record of success.
• Perseverant and thoughtful listener who isn’t afraid to be told “no.”
• Collaborative nature – Partners well with consulting teams and all variety of our client’s personnel.
• Skilled communicator that can enhance strategic thinking discussions and help persuade clients.
• Driven, skilled at time management, and comfortable working independently against tough deadlines.
• Accountable, able to meet aggressive targets, and thrives through honest and straightforward feedback.
• A background that demonstrates command of both advanced technology (e.g., highly engineered products, materials science, etc.) and business concepts, as well as the ability to understand the commercial viability of products.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Travel flexibility, including international travel.
• Primary work location in Cleveland; hybrid work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a competitive undergraduate program in a field such as business, economics, marketing, sciences or engineering.
• Solid sales experience and a proven track record of disciplined sales process and consultative sales success; evidence of sales capability in other roles could be considered.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT NEWRY:  

• Generous base compensation and substantial performance-based bonus as well as a benefits package that includes health, dental, and 401(k).
• Development support through mentorship, educational resources, and training opportunities. 
• Generous vacation time as well as volunteer time off. 
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid). 
• Working with industry-leading clients and cutting-edge technologies.
• A blend of strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Newry recruits, employs, contracts, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law. However, Newry is not sponsoring employment visas.