Sales & Business Development Consultants in NYC to Watch For in 2025
New York City Business Development & Sales Consultants to Know in 2025
New York City has long been a crucible for business innovation, and as we navigate 2025, the landscape of sales and business development continues to evolve. From solo consultants to leaders within established firms, NYC is home to a diverse array of professionals driving growth across industries.
In this edition, we’re spotlighting standout consultants helping companies unlock growth, build better pipelines, and develop the sales systems that actually scale.
How We Built This List - Sales Consulting Services
At Digital Reference, we specialize in recognizing the professionals who build organizations from the inside out. For this New York edition, we evaluated consultants using criteria that balance both outcomes and ethos:
📍 NYC-based or regionally active
📈 Track record of client impact and business growth
🧠 Alignment with modern sales practices (data-driven strategy, enablement, storytelling)
🗣 Visibility in the ecosystem—whether through leadership, education, or community
Featured Sales and Business Development Consultants in NYC
Chase Hughes
Founder of Pro Business Plans, Chase Hughes, merges investment banking precision with entrepreneurial empathy. With $4B+ in supported transactions, his firm equips startups and mature businesses with pitch-perfect growth strategies, investor-ready business plans, and realistic market forecasts.
💠 Signature Strengths
📊 Financial modeling for growth-stage startups
📈 Investor-aligned go-to-market strategy
📘 Business plan development for capital raises
💬 Sector expertise across 60+ industries
Dan Morris
At Mindracer Consulting, Dan Morris helps B2B companies get serious about sales efficiency. His work focuses on refining sales systems, implementing tech stacks, and coaching sales leaders—all with a strong bias toward results.
💠 Signature Strengths
🛠️ Sales tech implementation
📈 Team training and coaching for pipeline growth
🧠 Process optimization for scaling agencies
📊 Metrics-driven performance strategy
Christopher Wallace
As Managing Partner of Saratoga Sales Consulting, Christopher Wallace works closely with C-suite executives to transform their sales teams. His method: a mix of leadership coaching, strategic planning, and company-wide alignment.
💠 Signature Strengths
🎯 Executive sales coaching
📘 Custom sales playbook creation
🏛️ Company-wide sales culture building
📈 Long-term strategic sales planning
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly leads Investment Science, a consulting firm rooted in analytics and growth strategy for financial services, NGOs, and tech. Known for helping clients tie business goals to tactical execution, Michael thrives at the intersection of business development and digital transformation.
💠 Signature Strengths
📊 Business analysis & forecasting
🧭 Strategic growth planning
🔁 Change management consulting
💡 Sector focus: finance, education, and nonprofit
Mike Arresta
Mike Arresta is the force behind Impact Business Development Consulting, where he helps companies in food, beverage, and hospitality grow and expand into North America. His specialty? End-to-end sales and marketing strategy tailored to niche industries.
💠 Signature Strengths
🍽️ Industry expertise in food & beverage
🌎 Market entry for international brands
📦 Sales and distribution partnerships
🗺️ Custom go-to-market strategy
Robert McBride
With nearly 40 years of experience, Robert McBride leads one of NYC’s most established consulting groups. His firm bridges business development with government relations, offering strategic planning for companies navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
💠 Signature Strengths
🏛️ Public-private partnership development
📑 Strategic planning and policy navigation
🔗 Stakeholder engagement and lobbying
📈 Long-term growth partnerships
Michael Saletta
Known as the “Master Facilitator,” Michael Saletta blends leadership development with revenue strategy. His firm delivers immersive sales coaching that drives results, from mindset shifts to sales enablement systems that scale.
💠 Signature Strengths
📘 Sales and leadership training
📈 Team alignment and ROI-focused coaching
🧠 Organizational performance consulting
🛠️ Real-time behavioral change
David Bosses
A partner at Prosper Group, David Bosses leads their M&A and operations strategy vertical. With two decades as a global CFO and a JD/MBA, David equips founders with the financial acumen needed to scale and exit successfully.
💠 Signature Strengths
💼 Mergers & acquisitions strategy
📊 Financial and operational modeling
🏗️ Growth readiness consulting
📘 CFO advisory for agency founders
Susan Martin
Founder of Business Sanity, Susan Martin, empowers small business owners to lead with clarity. From sales systems to mindset coaching, she helps solo founders and small teams get out of the chaos and into sustainable growth.
💠 Signature Strengths
🧩 Small business sales planning
📆 Time and process management
📈 Foundational systems for growth
🧠 Business mindset and strategy coaching
Bruce Biegel
As Senior Managing Partner at Winterberry Group, Bruce Biegel helps companies at the intersection of marketing, advertising, and data strategy. With decades of experience, he’s a go-to advisor for business development initiatives rooted in analytics and innovation.
💠 Signature Strengths
📊 Data-informed go-to-market strategies
📈 Sales enablement in marketing tech
🌐 Ecosystem development and industry insights
📘 Board-level strategic advising
Conclusion
New York City's sales and business development consultants are at the forefront of innovation, blending traditional strategies with modern insights to drive results. Whether you're a startup seeking market entry or an established firm aiming for expansion, these professionals offer the expertise and vision to propel your business forward.
At Digital Reference, we're committed to spotlighting the talent shaping industries and driving change. Stay connected with us for more insights into the professionals redefining success in 2025 and beyond.
Where Business Grows, Talent Leads
At Digital Reference, we believe operational expertise shouldn’t hide behind titles. The NYC sales and business development consultants featured here aren’t just making deals—they’re building ecosystems, empowering teams, and guiding real transformation.
Whether you’re building a fintech startup in Flatiron, scaling a consumer brand in Dumbo, or launching a nonprofit in Harlem—these are the people helping teams find their edge.
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