Business Development Director

Develop and execute a business development strategy for the Chicago market Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities with corporate clients, private companies, strategic partners, referral sources, and select investor relationships Leverage the local network to make high-value introductions and create new client conversations Build and maintain relationships with auditors, technology partners, private equity contacts, board members, attorneys, lenders, and other market connectors Partner with Managing Directors, Client Service Directors, and practice leaders to advance opportunities Develop working knowledge of Riveron’s practices, offerings, and cross-practice capabilities Originate and support opportunities from relationship development through proposal, pursuit, and close Support assigned target accounts and create new opportunities through market activity and relationship networks Maintain outreach, meetings, follow-up, and relationship development across priority clients and prospects Track contacts, meetings, opportunities, next steps, and revenue activity in Salesforce Lead or support pipeline discussions with market and firm leadership Coordinate tailored proposals, presentations, pursuit materials, and engagement letters Represent Riveron at networking events, conferences, community events, and other market-facing activities Lead or support local networking events targeting prospective clients Share market intelligence, relationship insights, and opportunity themes with internal leaders Contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented culture and support firm priorities Meet or exceed goals tied to meetings, pipeline development, proposals, revenue generation, and relationship activation Riveron partners with global multinationals and high-growth private entities to solve complex finance and business challenges Requirements Bachelor’s degree required 10+ years of experience in business development, client relationship management, professional services, consulting, advisory, or another revenue-generating commercial role Strong, relevant network in the Chicagoland market Experience carrying a sales quota or being directly accountable for revenue generation, pipeline development, meeting activity, proposals, or new client growth Strong understanding of consultative, relationship-based business development within professional services or a related environment Ability to generate new opportunities through personal network activation, market outreach, referrals, and strategic relationship building Commercially credible and comfortable engaging senior executives, business owners, investors, advisors, and internal firm leadership Collaborative, firm-first style with the judgment to involve subject matter experts, market leaders, and client service professionals early Knowledge of the Chicago business networking landscape, including business community events, clubs, and associations Strong executive presence, communication skills, and follow-through Highly organized and disciplined in managing contacts, meetings, opportunities, next steps, and pipeline activity Self-starter comfortable initiating conversations independently while teaming closely with others Strong business judgment to understand client needs and connect them to Riveron’s advisory offerings Familiarity with private equity, middle market companies, finance transformation, transaction advisory, restructuring, interim management, or related advisory services is a plus High integrity, professionalism, work ethic, and accountability Legally authorized to work in the United States Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in business development and client relationship management, with a strong network in the Chicagoland market. Proven ability to generate new opportunities and drive revenue growth through strategic relationship building and consultative approaches. Highest-signal resume keywords Business Development Strategy Client Relationship Management Revenue Generation Sales Quota Accountability Networking and Market Outreach Hard Skills Business Development Pipeline Development Proposal Coordination Market Intelligence Consultative Selling Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Collaborative Teamwork High Integrity Self-Starter Strong Executive Presence Industry Keywords Professional Services Private Equity Advisory Services Finance Transformation Middle Market Companies Tools & Technologies Salesforce #J-18808-Ljbffr Riveron