Business Development Director - Tax, Audit, Consulting - Business & Professional Services Industry (TX/OK)

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic Business Development (BD) Director to drive the growth in our Texas/Oklahoma market by selling Audit/Tax/Consulting services to clients within the Business & Professional Services (BPS) industry segments across the market. Position Summary:RSM is looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to drive growth in our Texas/Oklahoma market by selling Audit / Tax / Consulting services to new clients in the Business Services / Professional Services industry (BPS). Their focus will be bringing in new clients targeting marketing and advertising firms, environmental and facility services companies, workforce solutions organizations, architecture/engineering firms, law firms, accounting and consulting firms – selling all RSM services within the Texas/Oklahoma market. The Business Development Director will be responsible for driving growth of the firm's three primary functional areas, Audit, Tax, and Consulting services. Sales of professional services including but not limited to – Tax and Audit annuity contracts, Fund Administration, Technical Accounting Consulting, Financial and Accounting Outsourcing, Valuation, Risk/Internal Audit, SOC/Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, Information Technology/System Selection, Cost Auditing and Cost Segregation. The Business Development Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the sales process, including systematic prospect targeting, development of opportunity-specific sales strategy, 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 as well as 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.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 local and national industry team leaders/team members to effectively and efficiently identify and target key companies within the industry teams they support and discern existing clients, prospects and related entities (i.e., joint venture partners, management companies, etc.) Support Partners, Principals, Directors and Senior Managers 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:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum of 6+ years of experience with demonstrated success in selling professional services to corporations with revenues ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion.Demonstrated experience leading complex sales processes that involve multiple team members and multiple decision makers (primarily C-suite decision makers).Demonstrated experience working with, and contacts within middle market BPS companies, broadly defined as holding assets of $100 million to $5 billion.Demonstrated network of COI's (Centers of Influence) to include banking, legal and other professional services relationships that could be leveraged to identify opportunities within assigned industry groups.Demonstrated expertise to drive a complex, sale cycle from identification through the close of deals.Ability to actively participate/manage the request for proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) process.Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking.Prior experience leveraging social media technologies for networking purposes.Excellent influence and negotiation skills; strong executive presence and business acumen.Must be motivated and self-disciplined; must possess strong time management skills.Travel is required (local and overnight when appropriate).Preferred Qualifications:Active network of C-level contacts in and around TX/OK market with a particular focus on the real estate industry.Demonstrated community involvement and activity with industry associations, civic and/or non-profit groups.Experience working for Big Four or other national firms a significant plus.Exhibit exceptionally strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills.At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or send us an email at View email address on us.fitly.work 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.RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Compensation Range: $136,800 - $242,000Individuals selected for this role may be eligible for sales commissions and a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.SummaryLocation: Dallas; Austin; Oklahoma City; Fort Worth; San Antonio; HoustonType: Full time