BPM LLP

Business Development Executive, San Francisco Bay Area

BPM LLP$125K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in business development, particularly in professional services like accounting or law.
  • Existing business network in the Bay Area is essential.
  • Proven track record in lead generation and nurturing client relationships.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for building trust-based relationships.
  • Familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, PitchBook, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and Salesforce is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and track sales activities using CRM software.
  • Arrange business development meetings with potential clients.
  • Engage in high-volume outreach to establish connections with prospects.
  • Research potential clients to identify needs and market opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and personalized benefit options.
  • Access to well-being resources including mental health support and wellness incentives.
  • 14 firm holidays and flexible PTO for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development resources including CPA exam support and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Business Development Executive, San Francisco Bay Area

Position Summary:

BPM is hiring a Business Development Executive serving the Bay Area region California to help drive growth across our Audit, Tax, and Advisory service lines. We're looking for someone with a proven track record of selling professional services to middle market businesses, IPO-track companies, and/or large owner-managed enterprises. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who understands the value of a consultative approach and can speak confidently to technical offerings. At BPM, we're a one-stop shop for our clients-offering deep expertise across disciplines and industries-and we're looking for someone who can help us expand that impact.

What you get:

- Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.

- Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.

- Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.

- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

Who is successful at BPM:
• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 7 - 10 years' experience in a business development role, experience working with professional services (Accounting firms, Law firms). Existing business network Bay Area.
  • Demonstrated success in lead generation - identifying, initiating, and nurturing new or on-going business leads.
  • Confidence and exceptional interpersonal skills that have resulted in the establishment of strong business relationships, founded on trust.
  • Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, PitchBook, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and/or Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities:
  • Report, track, and manage sales activities and results within our CRM system.
  • Set up business development meetings.
  • Conduct a high volume of outbound communications on a daily basis through a multitude of mediums, leveraging Outreach platform, to establish rapport with prospective clients.
  • Research organizations and individuals to identify new prospects, client needs, and potential new markets.


$125,000 - $180,000 a year

$125,000 - $180,000 base + incentives

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

About BPM LLP

BPM LLP is a full-service accounting and consulting firm with offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa, and Palo Alto. The firm was founded in 1986 and has grown to become one of the largest California-based accounting firms. BPM provides services in the areas of audit and assurance, tax, consulting, and wealth management. The firm serves clients in a variety of industries, including technology, life sciences, real estate, construction, and financial services. BPM has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
Learn more about BPM LLP
Size
800 employees
Industry
Net Income
$22 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+15%
Revenue
$118 million

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