Cherry Bekaert LLP

Business Development Leader | Recruiting & Staffing

Cherry Bekaert LLP$90K — $262K *
Staffing
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in staffing sales, business development, or full-desk recruiting.
  • Demonstrated success in business generation and client relationship building.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Experience in finance and accounting staffing preferred.
  • Strong skills in consultative selling and relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business opportunities for project staffing and permanent placements.
  • Build and enhance relationships with clients, prospects, and referral networks.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify and leverage cross-selling possibilities.
  • Represent the firm through networking and industry events for visibility and growth.
  • Work closely with recruiting teams to ensure successful client placements.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline and escalate revenue growth through existing and new clients.

Benefits

  • Competitive draw structure and uncapped earnings potential.
  • 50% gross profit commission on placements.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plans and PTO included.
  • Access to Cherry Bekaert's extensive resources and brand recognition.
Full Job Description
Business Development Leader | Recruiting & Staffing

We're seeking an entrepreneurial Business Development Leader to expand our professional search and staffing practice by developing client relationships, generating new business, and driving growth across key markets.

What You'll Do
  • Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement.
  • Build relationships with clients, prospects, and referral networks.
  • Partner with Cherry Bekaert professionals to uncover cross-selling opportunities across tax, advisory, digital transformation, and consulting services.
  • Represent the firm in the marketplace through networking, industry events, and relationship-building activities.
  • Collaborate closely with recruiting and delivery teams to drive successful client outcomes.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently grow revenue through new and existing client relationships.

What Success Looks Like
  • Establish a strong internal network across Cherry Bekaert and become a trusted resource for staffing solutions.
  • Generate new client relationships and consistent job requisition activity.
  • Create opportunities for both Recruiting & Staffing services and broader Cherry Bekaert offerings.
  • Build a reputation as a trusted advisor with clients, partners, and colleagues.

Ideal Candidate
  • 8+ years of staffing sales, business development, or full-desk recruiting experience.
  • Proven ability to generate new business and build long-term client relationships.
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and motivated by growth and uncapped earnings.
  • Experience in finance and accounting staffing preferred.
  • Strong consultative selling and relationship management skills.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive draw structure.
  • 50% gross profit commission on placements.
  • Unlimited earning potential with no caps.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO, and other wellness-focused programs.
  • Access to the resources, brand recognition, and market reach of Cherry Bekaert.

Pay Range: $90K-$262K+ (salary, draw, and commission potential combined)

If you're looking for the autonomy of an entrepreneurial staffing environment backed by the credibility, resources, and market presence of a nationally recognized firm, we'd love to connect.
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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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