Client Acquisition Lead

BROOT Consulting

Role Overview

BROOT Consulting is seeking a Client Acquisition Lead with a proven track record in securing high-value clients and building strategic relationships within consulting, customer experience (CX), and innovation sectors. This role is ideal for a proactive business developer who understands the consulting landscape and can drive sustainable growth through targeted client acquisition efforts.

You’ll lead go-to-market efforts, manage the full client lifecycle from lead generation to conversion, and collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions to partners and clients—particularly in the public sector and development space.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities aligned with BROOT’s consulting, CX, and innovation offerings.
• Lead go-to-market and acquisition strategies that consistently meet or exceed growth targets.
• Nurture and convert qualified leads into long-term partnerships with private, public, and donor-funded organizations.
• Collaborate with internal consulting, creative, and research teams to develop and deliver tailored client solutions.
• Stay on top of trends and opportunities in consulting, innovation, and public sector ecosystems to sharpen positioning.
Report performance insights and pipeline updates to senior leadership to support agile decision-making.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA or certifications in Strategy/Business Development are a plus).
• At least 2 years of experience in business development or client acquisition, preferably in consulting, innovation, or development sectors.
• Strong ownership mindset, with a bias for execution and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communicator with persuasive presentation, proposal development, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
Experience working with government or donor-funded programs is a strong advantage.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across Africa and beyond.
• A collaborative environment where bold thinking and creativity are encouraged.
Direct influence on how BROOT grows and delivers value across sectors.

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