Business Development Director, Consulting and Technology

UHY • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Business Development Director, Consulting and Technology is responsible for driving New Logos across UHY’s national consulting service lines by expanding the firm’s footprint across the U.S. within key practice areas. This role leads all aspects of the sales process, including segmented prospect targeting, identifying opportunities for service line integration, supporting partners in solution development, assembling pursuit teams, and managing the process from initial contact through to closing and contract finalization. Business Development Director, Consulting and Technology is expected to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, deliver strategic presentations and proposals, and collaborate across teams to convert opportunities into new business. In addition to direct sales responsibilities, Business Development Director, Consulting and Technology works closely with firm leadership to co-lead growth efforts through proactive prospecting, relationship-building, and active participation in industry and professional associations. This position requires a strategic, client-focused individual who excels at developing relationships, navigating complex business environments, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced setting. Business Development & Strategic Growth Generate and qualify new business opportunities with prospective clients for AI, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process Optimization and other related consultative services for the efficiency of the business as a whole Increase UHY’s market presence and collaborate with leadership for a cohesive go-to-market strategy Leverage proven and established network of contacts, professional affiliations, and industry groups Responsibility to obtaining initial meetings with prospective clients and having SMEs on the meetings as needed Nurturing relationships with a consultative approach and a goal of a long-term sales approach Identify marketing and business development initiatives to drive cross-selling and key account growth Collaborate across teams to understand firm offerings and align them with ideal client profiles Assist in preparing sales materials, proposals, and prospect communications Document business development activities in Salesforce and maintain a qualified pipeline Provide ongoing market insights to National Sales Organization management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, marketing or equivalent experience
• 8- 10 years of professional services sales experience
• Understands the business issues associated with accounting and/or professional services, strong ability to uncover needs and develop solutions to client issues
• Ability to establish and cultivate long-term effective relationships with internal and external relationships
• Must be motivated and self-disciplined; must possess strong time management skills
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills
• Prior success meeting and/or exceeding annual sales target
• Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint) and Salesforce software
• Travel required (local and overnight)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, marketing or equivalent experience
• Prior success consultative selling for a consulting or accounting firm
• Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
• Prior FP&A experience either with software or service
• Strong connections with C-Suite executives and decision-makers
• Active involvement in industry organizations and professional associations
• Engagement with Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Finance to drive business opportunities
• Understanding of and experience working with Middle Market and Enterprise Companies

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities with prospective clients for AI, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process Optimization and other related consultative services for the efficiency of the business as a whole
• Increase UHY’s market presence and collaborate with leadership for a cohesive go-to-market strategy
• Leverage proven and established network of contacts, professional affiliations, and industry groups
• Responsibility to obtaining initial meetings with prospective clients and having SMEs on the meetings as needed
• Nurturing relationships with a consultative approach and a goal of a long-term sales approach
• Identify marketing and business development initiatives to drive cross-selling and key account growth
• Collaborate across teams to understand firm offerings and align them with ideal client profiles
• Assist in preparing sales materials, proposals, and prospect communications
• Document business development activities in Salesforce and maintain a qualified pipeline
• Provide ongoing market insights to National Sales Organization management

Benefits

• POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
• ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director