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Access Outsized's curated network of highly skilled, pre-vetted independent Sales and Business Development consultants. Scale your team in days, not months.
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Meet our top Sales and Business Development freelancers
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Dushyant Ratnakar
Sales and marketing consultant with over 7 years of experience in sales, category and brand management primarily in the building materials, home improvement, and FMCD/FMCG sectors.
Shaurya Shukla
Sales strategist with 10 years of experience across consulting, e-commerce, and supply chain with a record of boosting revenue and operational efficiency for leading companies.
Anuja Anand
Sales and GTM strategist with extensive experience executing data-driven GTM and distribution strategy, and territory planning. Specialises in expanding market share and outlet reach
How to hire Sales and Business Development experts through Outsized
Share your need
Tell an Outsized advisor about your project and they will help refine your requirements to find the right expert or team.
Select your talent
Within days, we’ll introduce you to a shortlist of highly skilled professionals tailored to your needs. You interview and select.
Get your work done
Focus on your project, as we take care of contracts, payments, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience – whether onsite or remote.
Happy clients, happy experts
Client testimonial
"Great experience working with the Outsized team. Fast and flexible. They work well with big corporates and help to reduce the complexity of managing contractors."
— Ben Simpfendorfer, Partner – Oliver Wyman
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Key capabilities of Sales and Business Development experts
Strategic sales planning and account development
Sales Consultants craft strategic sales plans aligned with corporate objectives. They leverage market and client insights, and competitive analysis to target high-value accounts, architect multi-year growth roadmaps, and maximise revenue while strengthening enterprise relationships.
Sales enablement
Freelance Sales Enablement Consultants equip teams with best-in-class tools, tailored playbooks, and advanced CRM integrations. Their enablement programmes streamline processes, ensure data accuracy, and empower sellers to engage decisively at every touchpoint.
Sales analytics and performance optimisation
Independent Sales Analytics Specialists harness predictive insights to track KPIs such as conversion rates, sales velocity, and customer acquisition cost. Their analytical frameworks surface growth opportunities, refine workflows, and drive continuous performance improvement.
Channel partnership and alliance management
Independent Channel Development Professionals establish and optimise regional partner ecosystems. They recruit, onboard, and activate resellers and system integrators across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, extending market reach and accelerating indirect revenue.
Solution consulting and pre-sales
Independent Solution Consultants bridge product capabilities with client requirements. They run in-depth discovery sessions, craft tailored demonstrations, and translate technical value propositions into clear business outcomes that secure executive buy-in.
Lead generation and pipeline building
Independent Lead Generation Specialists deliver a steady stream of qualified opportunities. They combine data-driven targeting, multi-channel outreach, and automated nurturing workflows to build resilient pipelines that consistently feed high-value deals into the sales funnel.
Enterprise deal negotiation and closing
Enterprise Sales Experts negotiate complex, high-value deals across lengthy buying cycles. They manage diverse stakeholder groups, present compelling ROI narratives, and employ consultative tactics to secure profitable, long-term contracts.
Client relationship management and retention
Freelance Client Success Strategists nurture strategic accounts post-sale, delivering proactive support, tailored value realisation, and renewal-driven engagement. Their retention initiatives boost customer lifetime value and catalyse sustainable upsell growth.
Market expansion and go-to-market strategy
Freelance GTM Specialists design localisation roadmaps, navigate regulatory landscapes, and orchestrate go-to-market launches in new geographies. Their cultural fluency and risk mitigation expertise accelerate entry into high-growth emerging markets.
Bid management and proposal leadership
Freelance Bid Managers oversee end-to-end RFP and RFQ processes, ensuring compliance, competitive differentiation, and persuasive storytelling. Their structured methodologies elevate win rates and shorten procurement cycles for enterprise engagements.
Hire top Sales and Business Development independents through Outsized
Featured skills
- Digital Transformation and Change Management
- Project and Program Management
- Strategy Consulting
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Technology Implementation and Software Development
- Financial Management and Analytics
- Product and Customer Proposition
- Actuarial
- Risk and Compliance
- Digital Marketing
- Business Analysis
- Payments and Cards
- Sales and Business Development
FAQs
How long does it typically take to find and onboard freelancers for a project?
Depending on area of expertise you can have a fully vetted independent talent or subject-matter expert on the ground in five days.
How much does Outsized charge for its services?
Outsized charges an uplift of 20% based on the independent’s rate. For building and managing virtual benches there is a separate setup and subscription fee. The amount depends on how many skill areas are included.
For contracting-as-a-service the uplift is typically lower than for a normal assignment, given that we do not provide the matching service (you already have the talent, and we manage onboarding, contracting and payments).
Please get in touch with us for more information and to discuss your needs when it comes to building and executing your agile workforce needs.
What contracts does a client need to sign with Outsized?
A new client will sign a Master Services Agreement (MSA), outlining all the key terms and conditions between you and Outsized.
For each individual contract under the MSA there will be a separate Statement of Work or similar, outlining the details for that particular assignment.
Can I terminate the contract if I am not satisfied with the independent?
If you are not satisfied with the independent placed through us, please let our team know immediately. We will replace free of charge.
As a standard term in our contracts, both clients and talent have the right to terminate the contract at any time, but the freelancer will have to serve the notice period (usually 30 days)
If we have already identified the candidate, can Outsized help us with the onboarding process?
Yes, if you have already identified the independent you wish to onboard, we have a contracting-as-a service product. Please get in touch to discuss your use case.
What other products & services does Outsized offer?
We offer the following products and services:
- Talent-on-demand: We match you to individual or multiple requirements for independent consultants, contractors and subject-matter experts. Quickly close capability or capacity gaps for your projects and core functions. Onboard talent in days, not weeks or months.
- Virtual benches: We build and maintain bespoke talent pools across your priority skill areas. We curate, continuously update, and manage these benches, ensuring that you have access to all the skills you need. See it as your ‘workforce-in-a-box’, enabling you to deploy the skills you need, as and when you need them.
- Contract-to-hire: Speed up and de-risk hiring for both you and the talent. Employers and candidates get to know each other during the explicit ‘try-before-you-buy’ period, ensuring a great match for both parties. Escape a lenghty and broken permanent recruitment process, and confirm suitability through on-the-job performance instead of through protracted interviews.
- Contracting-as-a-service: An end-to-end service helping you to contract, pay, and manage your independent talent. We reduce the complexity, time and resources risk associated with onboarding individuals who don’t sit on your payroll, and we ensure that they get a great experience.
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