Business Development Director

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Arrangement: In-office or Hybrid

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Arrangement: In-office or Hybrid

The Business Development Director plays a pivotal role in driving growth with middle market companies, private equity firms, and related businesses in the greater Salt Lake City marketplace. This key position is responsible for generating new sales opportunities and leading the sales process by building strong internal relationships with partners and senior managers, while cultivating valuable external connections with C-level executives with middle market companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and referral sources. By leveraging professional services sales and marketing expertise, the Director develops and executes strategic initiatives to expand market presence and advance the firm's business objectives throughout the region.

A typical day might include the following:

Middle Market Companies:

• Generate new opportunities with middle market companies through direct contact and referral sources.
• Develop and increase Eide Bailly brand awareness
• Lead the pursuit of new sales opportunities to middle market businesses
• Support growth initiatives of priority industry groups and stay actively involved in local industry and community organizations.

Private Equity and related businesses:

• Proactively develop and increase Eide Bailly brand awareness with private equity firms and investment banks through direct contact and via referral sources.
• Participate in targeted private equity related organizations.
• Lead the pursuit of new sales opportunities to private equity firms and investment banks
• Strategize with Eide Bailly's national Private Equity Team, local offices, and marketing leaders to grow the firm's services to private equity firms.

In addition:

• Demonstrate effective understanding of the full-service offerings of Eide Bailly and target prospective and existing clients to generate leads for new services.
• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and other business development directors to share best practices and improve sales effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing sales collateral, proposals, and prospect communications.
• Maintain records of sales activities and results in our firm's CRM system.
• Provide appropriate assistance with the commission approval process.
• Effectively meet or exceed annual sales goals.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or a related field required.
• You have 10+ years of demonstrated successful sales experience. Previous experience working for a professional service firm preferred.
• You understand the common business issues facing private equity firms and middle-market companies and demonstrate a strong ability to uncover needs and develop solutions to client issues.
• You have excellent knowledge of Salt Lake City marketplace and strong network of business leaders and referral sources.
• You have excellent knowledge of private equity market and strong network with related business leaders and referral sources
• You have a strong executive presence and demonstrated leadership skills.
• You have a deep understanding of marketing and sales strategies.
• You are a highly active hunter that generates opportunities and achieves goals
• You develop proposals that differentiate the firm and stand out against competition.
• You establish and cultivate long-term effective relationships internally and externally.
• You have strong verbal and written communications skills including the ability to articulate complex information to others.
• You establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), CRM systems (Microsoft CRM) and using various software packages
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Next Steps

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,LinkedInor ourAbout Uspage.

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Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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