Business Development Team Leader - Financial Consulting

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Business Development Director Financial Consulting (FC)

Position Summary :

RSM is looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to join our growing team. The Business Development Director will be responsible for driving growth of the firm's Financial Consulting professional services in the public company channel.

The Business Development Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the sales process, including systematic prospect targeting, development of opportunity-specific sales strategy, assessing prospects needs to identify the right solution to present them with, and selection of pursuit teams and "quarterbacking" the entire sales process.

This individual will build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts associated to substantiated opportunities, prepare and facilitate presentations / proposals, work with pursuit teams across the firm, close sales and finalize agreements with customers.

The Business Development Director will work closely with various firm industry and line of business leaders in co-leading growth efforts through direct prospecting, networking, attendance and participation with various industry and professional groups and networking associations.

The individual in this position will have all the necessary resources to be set up for success for this career opportunity that provides a competitive base salary along with a lucrative, uncapped incentive compensation plan.

We are looking for a candidate that has a proven track record in selling professional services.

Responsibilities :

• Sourcing and qualifying opportunities with companies currently not served by the firm.
• Actively collaborate across teams internally to understand the firm’s offerings and appropriate client profiles.
• Responsible for executing the sales plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to best position the firm to secure the business.
• Actively work networking contacts, professional affiliations, industry groups and related Centers of Influence.
• Work with FC service line and industry team leaders to effectively identify and target key publicly traded companies.
• Support Partners, Principals, and Directors in cross-selling additional services to existing clients where appropriate.
• Work closely with local and national marketing resources to develop effective, targeted go-to-market plans for the industry teams they support.
• Work closely with National Sales Organization management to provide ongoing, current feedback relative to market opportunities.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience with demonstrated success in selling professional services to public companies with annual revenues up to $5B
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sales processes with multiple team members and decision makers (Board of Directors, Audit Committee, C-suite level including accounting and finance executives including CFO, CAO, Controller, VP of Finance, Head of FP&A)
• Ability to drive and participate in the proposal and Statement of Work creation process through the close of the deal and maintain ongoing relationships
• Excellent influence and negotiation skills; strong executive presence and business acumen
• Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking
• Must be motivated and self-disciplined; must possess strong time management skills
• Exhibit exceptionally strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Travel is required (local and overnight when appropriate)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong and active network in any or all the following areas : C-suite ExecutivesBoard of DirectorsAudit Committee ChairsSEC AttorneysInvestment BankersIndustry, trade and other relevant organizations
• Experience working for Big Four or other national professional services firms a significant plus
• Experience working in the accounting and finance function in an organization a significant plus
• Business development team leadership experience

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

• We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race;
• color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing);
• gender (including gender identity and / or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry;
• familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

Compensation Range : $100,000 - $300,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.