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New Business Strategist

Full-Time

Description

Cactus is looking for a New Business Strategist to expand our client base, sharpen our proposals, and position us for high-impact collaborations. This role focuses on business development: researching prospects, building relationships, shaping proposals, and supporting leadership in closing high-value engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and research prospective clients, partnerships, and RFP opportunities.
  • Support the development of proposals, pitch decks, and scopes of work — ensuring deliverables are strategic, compelling, and customized.
  • Track and manage business development pipeline, keeping leadership aligned on priorities and status.
  • Partner with leadership on outreach strategies, including LinkedIn campaigns, conference engagements, and targeted prospecting.
  • Conduct industry and market research to inform business development priorities.
  • Coordinate with marketing on case studies, thought leadership, and other materials that support sales conversations.
  • Participate in client calls, presentations, and follow-ups to support relationship-building.

Qualities

  • You act with foresight. You plan ahead and mitigate risks in advance.
  • You identify what’s important to fight distraction. You keep the end goal in mind and prioritize accordingly.
  • You walk in the client’s shoes. Whether it’s the client or the end user, you build products to meet all user needs.

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in business development, consulting, or strategic planning.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, with a knack for synthesizing information into clear and persuasive proposals.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive about moving opportunities forward.
  • Comfortable engaging with senior leaders and executives in healthcare, design, or technology sectors.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools, sales processes, and RFPs is a plus.

Compensation & Equal Opportunity

$100,000 to $120,000

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually, with additional benefits, bonuses, and incentives. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experiences, skills, and fit for the role.

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Think you might be a good fit?

Send your resume, cover letter, or portfolio link to

careers@cactus.is
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