Freelance Business Development Advisor – Brazil

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.
We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.
With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

This role focuses on accelerating growth in Brazil by building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders across capital-intensive industries.
As a freelance advisor, you will leverage your executive network and market credibility to open doors, facilitate high-value conversations, and support the development of strategic client opportunities.

• Leverage existing executive relationships to gain access to Boards, C-suite leaders, shareholders, and key decision-makers

• Facilitate high-level conversations that position dss+ as a trusted strategic partner

• Identify and develop business opportunities aligned to client priorities in safety, operational performance, and transformation

• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with strategic accounts across capital-intensive industries

• Provide market insights, industry knowledge, and client intelligence to support business development strategy

• Collaborate with dss+ consulting teams to shape and convert opportunities into qualified engagements

• Support the development of long-term account strategies and sustained client partnerships

• Proven track record in senior business development, advisory, or leadership roles within complex B2B environments

• Established network with Boards, CEOs, senior executives, and key decision-makers

• Experience operating within capital-intensive industries (e.g. energy, mining, chemicals, manufacturing)

• Experience connecting strategy, operational performance, and transformation initiatives

• Strong relationship-building and influencing capability at executive level

• Ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities from initial conversations

• Strong commercial awareness and consultative mindset

• Ability to navigate complex organisations and stakeholder environments

• Degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field

• Based in Brazil with flexibility for client engagement and travel as required

• Availability for freelance or advisory-based engagement models