Business Development Director

Overview The Business Development (BD) Director is responsible for driving growth across UHY’s national service lines by expanding the firm’s footprint in local markets and promoting cross‑selling opportunities 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. The BD Director 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. Responsibilities Increase UHY’s market presence and collaborate with leadership for a cohesive go‑to‑market strategy Generate and qualify new business opportunities with prospective clients Support Partners, Principals, and Directors in cross‑selling additional services to existing clients 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 Execute the sales process, coordinating internal and external resources to best position the firm Leverage networking contacts, professional affiliations, industry groups, and Centers of Influence 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 Preferred Network Strengths Strong connections with C‑Suite executives and decision‑makers Experience working with FP&A professionals and financial strategists Active involvement in industry organizations and professional associations Engagement with CFOs, Controllers, and Business Owners to drive business opportunities Understanding of and experience working with Middle Market Companies Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, marketing or equivalent experience 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time Travel Required Travel required (local and overnight) Benefits Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances. Salary Good faith salary range for this position is $170,798 - 230,578. #J-18808-Ljbffr UHY-US