Plante Moran

Business Development Manager - Boston

Plante Moran$110K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications like CPA or CBDM are preferred.
  • 7-10 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management within professional services with proven success in securing annual fees over $750,000.
  • Proven ability to develop a prospect list, build a sales pipeline, and close business deals effectively.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify market opportunities and enhance client partnerships.
  • Familiarity with industry trends and technology platforms to support growth; comfortable navigating CRM and cloud-based accounting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities by engaging with industry leaders and building client relationships.
  • Lead outreach strategies, from prospecting to organizing meetings, to understand client needs and demonstrate value that the firm offers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop pursuit strategies and participate in proposal development aligned with growth objectives.
  • Maintain accurate records in the firm's CRM system, preparing management reports on sales performance and outreach activities.
  • Represent the firm at industry events and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and promote services.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Time Off and various holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan along with flexible benefits options.
  • Reimbursement for business travel expenses, lodging, and meals.
  • Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff.
Full Job Description

As a Business Developer, you will be responsible for the development of new business opportunities and your responsibilities will include prospecting, strategizing, leading pursuit teams, closing new business and representing the firm at business and social events.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities by engaging with key business leaders, attending industry events, and building relationships with prospective clients.

  • Leading and executing outreach strategies, including prospecting, developing contact plans, and organizing meetings to uncover client needs where the firm can add value.

  • Collaborating with internal teams to develop and implement pursuit strategies, participate in proposal development, and ensure alignment with firm growth objectives.

  • Maintaining accurate records of business development activities in the firm’s CRM system, and preparing management reports on sales performance, client wins, and outreach efforts.

  • Representing the firm at targeted association functions, trade shows, and networking events to enhance visibility and promote the firm’s services within the market.

The qualifications.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (such as CPA, CBDM, or similar) are highly valued.

  • Proven experience of 7-10 years in business development, sales, or client relationship management within accounting, consulting, or professional services environments with demonstrated success selling $750,000 or more, annually in first year fees.

  • Ability to effectively:

    • develop a prospect list, build a pipeline of opportunities and close business

    • Forecast pipeline accurately

    • Identify additional revenue opportunities

    • Build strong relationships within the firm and teams through quality work and leadership

  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to identify market opportunities and build lasting client partnerships.

  • Familiarity with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and technology platforms (such as CRM systems and cloud-based accounting tools) to support business growth and operational efficiency.

  • This position may require some local or national travel.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review theposition description for theapplicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $110,000.00-$160,000.00

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.

About Plante Moran

Plante Moran is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits. The firm was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Plante Moran has over 3,000 professionals working in more than 20 offices throughout the United States and internationally. The firm is known for its commitment to client service and has been recognized for its quality of work and workplace culture. Plante Moran is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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