Business Development and Strategic Relationship Manager

Bridgepoint Consulting

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in relationship building within finance, accounting, or technology fields
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting topics including risk, compliance, and GAAP
  • Strong networking skills ideally suited for an extroverted personality
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Experience engaging with C-level executives
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
  • Familiarity with private equity sector relationships is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team leaders to promote and sell financial services
  • Build relationships with referral partners and decision-makers
  • Attend networking events to generate prospects
  • Participate in local organizations to increase brand awareness
  • Influence day-to-day objectives and success metrics for your role
  • Work with Directors to qualify and nurture new leads
  • Prospect new companies and facilitate introductions to the team
  • Enhance your expertise in finance and accounting for personal and company growth

Benefits

  • Client-focused culture prioritizing client success
  • Collaborative team atmosphere leveraging individual strengths
  • Focus on adding value through problem-solving expertise
  • Strong partnerships with industry associations enhancing offerings
Full Job Description
We are looking for a finance-savvy professional with strong networking skills to help us grow our presence in the Houston market. We are interested in learning where you have been, but we are even more excited to hear about where you are willing to go! If you are searching for an opportunity to apply your professional finance background and utilize your exceptional relationship building & communication skills - we want to talk to you!

What You'll Be Doing:

As part of a collaborative Business Development team, you will...
  • Work closely with company leaders to promote and sell our professional services designed to help organizations improve their business's financial and technology operations.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with referral partners and decision-makers in your market
  • Facilitate and attend local networking events with your referral partners for prospects in your area
  • Participate in local networking organizations to help spread brand awareness
  • Have a voice in what the day-to-day objectives will be and what success looks like in this position.
  • Partner with practice Directors to identify, develop, qualify, and nurture new leads
  • Prospect new companies and make introductions to the Bridgepoint team.
  • Continually expand your expertise and knowledge in the finance and accounting areas to ensure the highest level of personal and company success

What Bridgepoint is Looking for:
  • 5+ years of building and maintaining relationships in professional accounting, finance, or technology fields
  • Working knowledge of finance and accounting industry-related topics, such as risk and compliance, software selection/implementation, GAAP, etc.
  • Extrovert trapped in an introvert role - an expert networker and connector
  • Strong self-motivation with a results-oriented mindset
  • Ability to leverage your network of current clients and our database of target accounts to build, strengthen and nurture relationships - a focus in the private equity sector is a plus
  • Committed to building strong relationships
  • Demonstrated skills in interacting with C-level executives
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field

Bridgepoint Prides Themselves In:
  • Being client-focused - we're passionate about our clients' success
  • Creating a strong team atmosphere and collaborative work environment - we use our expertise to achieve the best outcomes by working together and leveraging our individual strengths
  • Adding value - our team of industry leaders and problem solvers yearn to understand business growth challenges
  • Our associations and alliance partnerships - we take pride in the partnerships we've built throughout the years, which enable us to enhance our offerings through sharing experiences and knowledge with leading groups and firms across the country

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