BDO USA · 12 hours ago
Business Development Manager
BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm committed to helping people thrive every day. The Business Development Manager is responsible for achieving local office and industry revenue goals by identifying new business opportunities and collaborating with the marketing department to develop business strategies.
AccountingFinanceConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager plays an integral part in the development and execution of the office/industry business development plan in conjunction with the OMPs, BDD,RBDDs and local industry leaders
Collaborates with principals on all Business Development plans and activities
Supports Business Development Director in facilitating quarterly meeting with OMPs to design, implement and report on the business development plan
Upon completion of the prospect targeting onboarding program, generates opportunities with targeted prospects through agreed upon lead generation activities including cold calling, telemarketing campaigns, direct mail and e-mail campaigns, web seminars/seminars, business community outreach, networking, referral development, and other lead generation programs as defined in the office/industry business development plan
Monitors and reports on the results of all lead generation programs for assigned office
Leverages national marketing and sales programs as available and follows available consistency guidelines, including telemarketing processes, lead generation activities, firm brochures, proposal templates and pipeline reports and processes
Qualifies opportunities and builds relationships with key executives and stakeholders in support of the growth of the office business lines and industries
Participates in the sales and proposal processes, as needed, including developing and managing the pursuit strategy, planning for and attending, when appropriate, pursuit meetings with mid-to-senior level financial executives, and providing proposal/presentation strategy and support
Understands how to work with BDO’s sales channels – for example Alliance Firms and coordinates with International firms as appropriate on opportunities as they arise
Contributes to the production of a pursuit/pipeline report for assigned office/industry
Supports the BDD in facilitating a monthly sales pipeline meeting in assigned office/industry with the OMPs and local principals who have current sales opportunities
Develops and executes 'go to market' strategy according to agreed upon plan and collaborates with office client service professionals to help ensure sales success
Contributes business development thought leadership, tools and resources to the broader national BDS community
May facilitate annual principal’s Business Development meeting
Promotes use of CRM as an integral part of the Business Development process by setting an example as a proficient user
Implements and maintains industry group programs as defined for the market
Participates in key account management programs as defined by the office Business Development plan
Timely completion of all reporting requirements on new sales, pipeline reports, sales call statistics and maintenance of CRM system
Expected to achieve Annual Revenue goals
May supervise local team of business development support professionals, where applicable by office, in collaboration with appropriate leadership, to perform specific marketing and sales support activities outlined in the office BD plan
Tracks performance of business development support professionals and reports progress to the appropriate leadership on a quarterly basis
Conducts annual performance reviews for business development support professionals with input from the appropriate leadership
Develops performance goals for each business development support professional with input from the business development support professional and the appropriate leadership
Serves as a coach/mentor, supporting the career development of BD support professionals in the local office
Discusses staffing recommendations (new hires, terminations) with the appropriate leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or other related field OR five (5) or more years of business development experience in a professional services environment or industry relevant firm with a high school diploma or equivalent required
Three (3) or more years of business development experience in a professional services environment or industry relevant firm required
Proven track record of developing business relationships with C-level executives (CEOs, CFOs, Board of directors, etc.) and referral sources (attorneys, bankers, etc.) required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite required
Client relationship management (CRM) experience required
Knowledge in the development, management and execution of sales and business development planning, lead generation, pipeline management, account planning, sales strategy and development
Understands the compensation incentive plan and strives to achieve revenue goals
Understands the BD metrics and strives to achieve them
Ability to thoughtfully and positively manage change
Strong business acumen with an ability to understand and communicate BDO's business, marketplace and value proposition
Knowledge of contact management software including updating, maintenance and list generation
Excellent project management skills
Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills
Ability to travel to participate in events or sales calls or attend regional or national meetings, as necessary
Preferred
Prior experience working in professional services direct sales industry or in development role at financial services firms preferred. For example, accounting firms, investment banking or private equity firms, personnel recruiting, business journals sales, financial consulting, business advisory services and/or banking industry
Microsoft Dynamics preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
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