Strategic Growth Partner | Performance-Based Compensation
Strategic Growth Partner | Performance-Based Compensation Averion Partners, LLC Location: Remote | United States – Nationwide Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Experience: 7+ Years Required Compensation: Uncapped, Performance-Based | Minimum 10% of Net Profit per Qualifying Engagement About Averion Partners Averion Partners is an entrepreneurial, executive-led consulting firm specializing in AI digital transformation, enterprise transformation, technology strategy, and execution excellence. Our leadership team brings extensive C-suite experience across multiple industries, helping organizations navigate complex business challenges, accelerate strategic initiatives, and achieve measurable outcomes. Through our proprietary ASCEND™ methodology, we combine strategic advisory expertise with disciplined execution to help clients translate business priorities into sustainable results. We serve C-suite executives, private equity and venture capital-backed businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprise clients seeking experienced partners to lead and execute high-impact transformation initiatives. Learn more: www.averionpartners.com The Opportunity We're not looking for someone to build a network from scratch. We're looking for an established business development professional who already has one. Averion Partners is seeking accomplished, entrepreneurial Strategic Growth Partners to expand our client relationships and generate new consulting engagements across the United States. This opportunity is designed for experienced business development executives, consulting sales leaders, and well-connected industry professionals who possess an established book of business, trusted executive relationships, and identifiable near-term opportunities. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of originating and closing complex professional services engagements and is comfortable engaging directly with senior business and technology decision-makers. This is a highly autonomous, performance-based opportunity offering direct collaboration with Averion's executive leadership, flexible working arrangements, and uncapped commission potential. This is not an entry-level sales position, nor is it intended for candidates who require extensive training, prospect lists, or company-generated leads to establish a pipeline. What You'll Be Selling Strategic Growth Partners will introduce and position Averion's consulting capabilities, including: AI Digital Transformation & Technology Advisory: AI strategy, digital transformation, technology modernization, and enterprise technology initiatives. Business Transformation & Fractional PMO: Enterprise transformation, transformation offices, fractional leadership, PMO advisory, program governance, and execution management. Product Lifecycle Management & Transformation: Product strategy alignment, lifecycle optimization, operational processes, and product delivery transformation. SDLC & Technology Delivery Governance: Technology program management, software delivery governance, quality improvement, and delivery execution. Go-To-Market & Business Readiness: GTM strategy, organizational readiness, commercial enablement, and launch execution. Customer Experience Transformation: Customer journey optimization, experience strategy, and operational improvements that support growth and retention. Value Realization & Executive Dashboards: Performance visibility, executive reporting, transformation metrics, and measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage an established book of business and trusted executive relationships to identify and originate new consulting engagements. Bring qualified, near-term opportunities with identifiable business needs, decision-makers, and commercial potential. Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, portfolio company leadership, and senior technology decision-makers. Identify client challenges and position Averion's capabilities as practical, value-driven solutions. Lead business development activities from initial introduction and opportunity qualification through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution. Collaborate directly with Averion leadership on solution positioning, opportunity strategy, scope, pricing, and commercial terms. Maintain visibility into active opportunities, anticipated deal timing, and pipeline progression. Support account expansion and follow-on engagement opportunities where appropriate. Represent Averion professionally while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and client relationship management. Required Qualifications 7+ years of demonstrated success in business development, enterprise sales, consulting sales, or professional services origination. An established, active book of business with meaningful relationships among senior business and technology decision-makers. Existing qualified opportunities with near-term revenue potential, rather than solely a broad professional network. Proven experience selling complex, high-value consulting or professional services engagements. Demonstrated ability to originate, develop, negotiate, and close client engagements. Strong understanding of enterprise transformation, technology consulting, AI/digital transformation, PMO services, or related advisory offerings. Executive presence and the ability to engage credibly with CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and other senior leaders. Ability to operate independently, manage a sales pipeline, and collaborate effectively with a senior consulting leadership team. Willingness to operate under a performance-based independent contractor arrangement. Preferred Qualifications 10–15+ years of business development or consulting industry experience. Existing relationships within private equity, venture capital, and their portfolio companies. Previous experience with management consulting firms, technology advisory firms, systems integrators, or boutique consulting practices. Proven success selling multi-phase transformation programs, strategic advisory engagements, fractional executive services, or enterprise technology initiatives. Experience building strategic partnerships and generating recurring consulting revenue. Compensation & Engagement Structure This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity with no base salary or guaranteed compensation. Minimum Commission: 10% of net profit attributable to each qualifying client engagement originated by the Strategic Growth Partner. Enhanced Commission Opportunities: Higher commission percentages may be negotiated on an engagement-by-engagement basis, depending on opportunity economics, scope, profitability, and the partner's contribution. Follow-On Engagements: Commission eligibility extends to qualifying follow-on engagements for 12 months, subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement. Uncapped Earnings: No predetermined aggregate ceiling on commission earnings. Exclusivity: Flexible and negotiated individually, subject to confidentiality, conflict-of-interest, and client relationship considerations. Averion retains final authority over client pricing, contracting, staffing, engagement delivery, and acceptance of prospective client opportunities. Why Partner With Averion? Executive-Level Collaboration: Work directly with experienced consulting executives rather than navigating layers of sales management. Broad Consulting Portfolio: Address multiple client needs through a range of complementary transformation and advisory capabilities. Entrepreneurial Flexibility: Operate with substantial independence and help shape strategic client relationships. Performance-Based Upside: Participate directly in the profitability of the engagements you originate. Long-Term Relationship Potential: Develop recurring revenue opportunities through qualifying follow-on engagements. Differentiated Delivery Approach: Position Averion's proprietary ASCEND™ methodology and experienced leadership as meaningful client differentiators. Who Should Apply? This opportunity is particularly well suited for: Established consulting business development executives seeking an entrepreneurial partnership. Former senior consulting or technology sales leaders with active client relationships. Independent business development professionals with a proven record of originating consulting engagements. Well-connected industry executives capable of converting trusted relationships into qualified commercial opportunities. The defining qualification is not simply who you know — it's your demonstrated ability to convert those relationships into profitable consulting engagements. NOTE: Candidates are not expected to disclose confidential client information during the initial application process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume or professional profile along with a brief summary to [email protected], addressing: Relevant consulting or professional services sales experience. Industries, executive buyer relationships, and client segments currently represented within their network. Examples of consulting engagements personally originated or closed, including approximate deal sizes. Join Averion Partners and help ambitious organizations turn transformation strategy into measurable business results. Engagement terms are subject to a mutually executed independent contractor agreement.