[Koestinger Consulting Albania]

Tirane

Nr. Njesia - Zona me e afert?

9 Rr. Fortuzi | Mine Peza

Tipi

1. me orar te plote

Fusha | Profili i punes

1. Ekonomist-Financier/e
2. IT | TIK | Informatike Ekonomike
3. Menaxhim Biznesi

Gjuha

1. anglisht

Eksperienca

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BUSINESS DEVELOPER – PARTNER TRACK

Tirana, Albania
Boutique Strategy Firm | Venture Studio | SME Transformation | International Growth

Build a Business. Not Just a Career.
Most consulting jobs give you slides, hierarchy, internal politics, another title on LinkedIn
This opportunity gives you something else:

The chance to help build a company.
Koestinger is looking for a high-potential Business Developer with entrepreneurial ambition, commercial instinct and long-term Partner potential.
This is not a “safe corporate role.” It is a rare opportunity for someone who wants to transition from consulting into ownership, leadership and company-building.
If you are looking for a predictable career ladder, this role is probably not for you. If you want to help shape a growing international boutique consulting firm, keep reading.

About Koestinger
Koestinger is a founder-led boutique consulting and transformation firm supporting SMEs, startups and organizations across Europe and emerging markets.
Since 2014, we have been:
- Improving the business performance of our clients
-Designing innovation and entrepreneurship programs
-Supporting sustainability and ESG transformation
-Helping businesses digitalize and optimize operations
-Supporting export development and internationalization
-Building innovation ecosystems and startup support structures

We operate where strategy meets execution.
Our clients are ambitious founders, SMEs, development organizations and institutions navigating growth, complexity and transformation.
We are small by design, entrepreneurial by nature and international in ambition.

Your Mission
Your mission is simple:
Help grow the company commercially while becoming part of its future leadership.
You will combine:

• business development
• consulting
• ecosystem building
• strategic growth initiatives
• client relationship management
• opportunity creation

This role is designed for someone who wants to evolve from Business Developer → Strategic Lead → Future Partner

What You Will Do
Business Development & Growth

• Identify and acquire new clients and strategic partnerships
• Develop relationships with SMEs, founders, corporates and ecosystem players
• Support proposal writing and opportunity development
• Help expand the company’s market presence internationally
• Contribute directly to revenue growth

Consulting & Client Delivery

• Support and partially lead consulting engagements
• Participate in innovation, sustainability and transformation projects
• Contribute to workshops, strategy sessions and client presentations
• Assist in project coordination and implementation

Positioning & Thought Leadership

• Support company visibility and market positioning
• Contribute ideas for new services and business models
• Strengthen Koestinger’s role within entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems

Who We Are Looking For
We are not searching for a traditional consultant. We are searching for someone with:

• entrepreneurial hunger
• commercial instinct
• intellectual curiosity
• strong communication skills
• long-term ambition

Someone who wants more ownership, more impact and more growth.

Required Background & Experience

Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years of total professional experience
2–3 years in a top-tier consulting environment (Big 4 / Big 5 preferred)
Exposure to:

• strategy
• transformation
• digitalization
• sustainability
• SME advisory
• innovation programs
• Client-facing experience is essential
• Exposure to business development or sales is highly desirable

Education

• Degree in:
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Management
• Strategy
• IT

or related fields

Languages
Excellent English (C1/C2)
German is a strong asset
Additional languages are a plus

International Exposure
Experience in international projects, export initiatives or cross-border collaboration is highly valued.

Core Competencies
Strong analytical and structured thinking
Commercial mindset and revenue orientation
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Entrepreneurial drive and ownership mentality
Confidence working with founders and decision-makers
Ability to thrive in dynamic environments
Strategic thinking combined with execution ability

Personality Traits

• This role is for people who are:
• entrepreneurial and self-driven
• outgoing and relationship-oriented
• resilient and adaptable
• comfortable with ambiguity and responsibility
• intellectually curious
• growth-oriented
• long-term thinkers

You should see this role not merely as employment, but as a platform to build your own professional legacy.

What Success Looks Like
Within the first 12–24 months, successful candidates will:
Build trusted client relationships
Generate new business opportunities
Contribute to strategic projects
Take ownership of revenue streams
Become visible within the innovation and SME ecosystem
Demonstrate leadership potential and commercial maturity

Growth Path – Partner Track
This role includes a structured pathway toward:

• increasing strategic responsibility
• leadership of selected practice areas
• revenue ownership
• strategic decision-making involvement
• potential future equity participation

The right candidate will not remain “an employee.” They will help shape the future of the company.

What We Offer

Direct exposure to entrepreneurship and company-building
High autonomy and visibility
Opportunity to work on diverse international projects
Paid international certifications and professional development
Fast learning curve and steep professional growth
Dynamic, intelligent and entrepreneurial environment
Modern office in the center of Tirana
Real opportunity to grow into leadership and future partnership

This Role Is NOT for You If…

• You want a predictable corporate career path
• You prefer hierarchy over ownership
• You avoid uncertainty and responsibility
• You lack commercial curiosity
• You are only interested in titles instead of impact
• You are a “PowerPoint consultant” without business instinct
• You believe integrity is negotiable
• We are not looking for spectators.
• We are looking for builders.

Application Process
Please send:
CV in English
Optional motivation letter
Apply at:
tirana@koestinger.eu
Subject line:
Business Developer – Partner Track
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026

Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will:
Step 1
Complete a practical written assignment in English related to:
-proposal writing
-project coordination
-business development

Step 2
Participate in:
a presentation task
a final interview in English

Data Protection

Personal information shared during the recruitment process will be treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.