Location: US-based remote (Chicago, IL preferred), must be able to accommodate CT meeting times

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Type: Independent Contractor with duration up to 12 months and ability to renew

Required Education: MBA from an accredited university

About Medvec & Associates Medvec & Associates is a leading global consultancy specializing in negotiation, sales, organizational decision‑making, and influencing skills. Our firm partners with Fortune 100 companies, high‑growth organizations, boards of directors, and senior executives worldwide to drive measurable results in high‑stakes negotiations and critical business decisions.

Founded by Dr. Victoria Medvec, a world‑renowned expert in high‑stakes negotiation and decision‑making, Medvec & Associates has worked with more than one‑third of the Fortune 100 companies and trained over 50,000 professionals. Our firm has advised on more than $60 billion in deals and continues to provide cutting‑edge strategies that empower organizations to negotiate stronger, influence effectively, and maximize outcomes.

Our success is driven by a team of Senior Principals with deep expertise across procurement, real estate, finance, private equity, and strategic decision‑making, enabling highly customized and high‑impact solutions for today’s businesses.

Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a bright, driven, organized, and detail‑oriented individual with an exceptional work ethic and passion for the world of business. In this role, you will work with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries, including real estate, healthcare, energy, tech, CPG, and private equity. The pace is fast, with opportunity to learn in one year at Medvec & Associates what typically takes three years in other professional services firms through exposure to Dr. Medvec’s sessions, training, consulting, and MBA classes.

In addition to working directly with Dr. Medvec, the Managing Director will support the Senior Principals of the firm, composed of accomplished professionals from varying industries.

This is a one‑year contract position that requires availability of at least 40 hours per week, with the ability to extend the commitment after one year. While most of the work is completed virtually, travel for workshops and meetings will be required.

Managing Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Presentation Development: Manage in‑depth research on clients and develop initial business development decks for client meetings.

Proposal Development: Create proposals based on information gathered in business development calls and secondary research.

Client Management: Sell sessions, confirm session details, enhance session customization, and build client relationships. Attend on‑site sessions when possible.

Client Consulting: Join client calls and sessions to provide consulting as experience grows.

Presentation Development: Create customized slide decks for client sessions, updating content and design as appropriate.

Presentation Setup: Attend client presentations and engagements, travel with Dr. Medvec or a Senior Principal to ensure smooth delivery, including technical and room setup and problem solving.

Sales Cycle and Database Management: Record information into the company’s CRM and maintain up‑to‑date records.

Project Management: Oversee operations and delivery of engagements.

Reporting: Track client engagement time and ensure proper billing for clients.

Managing Director Qualifications & Competencies

MBA and at least 5‑8 years of pre‑MBA experience in a professional work environment.

Experience in a professional services/consulting firm preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Time‑management: ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of energy, professionalism, and quality in the work product; manage multiple demands and demonstrate comfort with ambiguity.

Understanding of the challenges and opportunities our clients face in business transformation and the ability to provide strategic insights.

Learning orientation: commitment to ongoing personal development.

Ability to work independently while being highly collaborative with clients and the Medvec team.

Technical proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs and Google Slides; familiarity with CRM/database management or ability to learn.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package, including a variable bonus component with high upside potential.

Ability to work remotely the majority of the time.

Opportunity to learn from the world’s leading expert in negotiation.

Exposure to senior management across multiple industries.

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