Senior Business Development Executive, Consumer Markets-(Full time/US based)

Introduction: Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees. Overview This is not a SaaS sales role. We are looking for a senior, consultative seller who has sold digital consulting or product development services inside an agency or consulting environment, and who can credibly advise revenue, marketing, customer service, digital product and technology leaders on where AI creates real value. You have led complex, bespoke pursuits, partnered closely with delivery teams, and grown accounts through trust, credibility, and results. As a Senior Business Development Executive, you will own relationships from first conversation through expansion. You will navigate client organizations, challenge assumptions, and position VGV as a long-term strategic partner on their most complex digital and AI initiatives. If your background is primarily license-based selling, quota-only AE work, or staff augmentation, this role is not for you. Responsibilities You will build and expand a portfolio of high-quality consulting engagements by: Growing your personal network to originate opportunities across e-commerce, QSR, and CPG buy, build, and govern technology — including digital storefronts, loyalty and mobile experiences and omnichannel. Leading full-cycle, consultative sales processes for complex digital and AI initiatives Partnering with design and engineering leaders to shape scope, value, and delivery approach Building long-term client relationships that drive repeat business and account expansion Positioning VGV as a trusted advisor to senior technology and product leaders on AI strategy and generative UI Who This Role Is For You likely come from a digital agency, product consultancy, or engineering-led consulting firm, where you: Sold custom digital solutions, not off-the-shelf products Owned client relationships beyond the initial close Worked directly with delivery teams to scope and price work Grew accounts through insight, credibility, and results Consumer and AI Expertise This role sits at the intersection of deep consumer brand knowledge and a fast-moving AI landscape. You do not need to have sold exclusively into consumer brands, but you must understand how consumer brands across e-commerce, quick service restaurants, and CPG operate, and you must be able to hold your own with technical and product leaders on where AI and generative UI are heading. Consumer depth Brand and channel fluency. A strong working understanding of how consumer brands across e-commerce, QSR, and CPG buy, build, and govern technology — including digital storefronts, loyalty and mobile experiences, omnichannel journeys, and the speed and scale these businesses demand. Credible point of view. You can speak in depth about the challenges facing consumer brands and articulate where the space is going, not just react to a brief. Relevant relationships. Existing credibility or network within consumer brands is a strong advantage. AI and generative UI capability Required AI fluency. You c…