Business Development Executive

Make Changes Today that Affect Profitability Tomorrow. Are you a top salesperson, bored with your current role? Are you looking for a new challenge and a new way to provide value to the people on your contact list? Do you understand how a company benefits from having an experienced Chief Financial Officer on their team? The changing landscape has more companies seeking ways to cut costs while improving their bottom line. They need a CFO and you are the person who can let them know. CFO Simplified, a fractional CFO provider for small to mid-size companies is seeking a Business Development Executive to develop and implement a strategy for acquiring new clients in the greater Chicago region (primarily). The right candidate will understand both Sales and Executive Recruitment. As the ideal candidate you will: Be comfortable working with small to mid-size companies ($3-50M) Have a strong network and utilize those connections to generate your own leads Be able to use cold calling, outreach, and networking to achieve results (in other words: close a sale) Develop, implement, and maintain your own sales plan for the Chicago and Midwest market. Always exhibit excellent organizational skills and focus on achieving your goals at all times Maintain a strong sales pipeline that enables revenue targets to be overachieved Understand the sales process to successfully lead potential clients through the cycle Identify Strategic Partners to build relationships Continually grow a network of businessowners, lawyers, bankers, accounting firms, business coaches and private equity firms. Must be knowledgeable of the role of finance in business with the ability to easily describe in detail the skills a fractional Chief Financial Officer will provide to the client Professionally represent the Company Compellingly explain the benefits of fractional CFO services Regularly communicate a strong understanding of market and competition This position is an excellent match for a seasoned sales professional seeking a new challenge to enhance the bottom line for each and every client brought to CFO Simplified. Clients of CFO Simplified have been able to successfully: Develop cash flow plans to fund their businesses Build business models allowing them to grow strategically Analyze their costs to build profitability into their product offerings Organize their company to use their ERP system to save money and operate more efficiently Refinance their current debt to sustain growth Plan and execute acquisitions that strategically fit their long-term plan Implement a succession plan that brings new leadership into the business and allows the owner a profitable exit Base plus commission. Company laptop provided. Group healthcare plan available. Each month we provide key insights, resources and tips for building a better business. Get the latest blog posts, business hints, accounting tips and a personal note from Larry. Get Clarity On Your Company’s Performance Our people are unique CFOs. They are all operationally based financial executives. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFO Simplified