Advisor Relations Senior Manager

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chicago seeks a Director of Sales and Business Development to support leaders and manage sourcing strategies. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in advisory or consulting fields. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with third-party advisors, mentoring teams, and driving influence across the firm. The salary range is $124,000 - $280,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience managing multiple pursuits and advisor relationships.
• Ability to operate as both strategist and coach.

Responsibilities

• Own engagement with key third-party advisors.
• Act as a sourcing strategist.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Sourcing advisory

Analyst/advisor relations

Sales enablement

Consulting

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At PwC, our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Those in operations and strategy at PwC track, manage, and report on strategic initiatives and projects. In this role you will support leaders by handling key responsibilities, representing their point of view in meetings and decisions, anticipating their future needs, organising leadership team calls and meetings, overseeing research and data analysis, promoting consistent execution across sectors, and collaborating across lines of service for knowledge sharing and promoting technology/tools for sales and delivery. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results, motivate and coach others, solve complex problems, and apply sound judgment on when to act or when to escalates. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high‑performing, diverse, and inclusive teams and your commitment to excellence contribute to the success of our Firm.

Responsibilities

• Own engagement with key third‑party advisors to strengthen PwC’s market position
• Act as a sourcing strategist to improve competitive evaluation outcomes
• Blend relationship management with pursuit enablement to support major opportunities
• Mentor and develop high‑performing teams to expand strategic sourcing impact
• Drive influence across the firm through structured collaboration and alignment
• Ensure communication, coordination, and alignment with stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to enhance PwC’s reputation with third‑party advisors
• Foster a culture of teamwork, consistency, and continuous improvement

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in sourcing advisory, analyst/advisor relations, sales enablement, or consulting
• Demonstrated success engaging third‑party advisors in sourcing cycles
• Pursuit coaching capabilities and ability to shape compelling narratives
• Familiarity with major sourcing advisory firms and their processes
• Ability to collaborate with partners and marketing/sales peers
• Experience managing multiple pursuits and advisor relationships simultaneously
• Track record of converting advisor relationships into sourced or influenced wins
• Ability to operate as both strategist and coach during sourcing cycles
• Experience hosting sourcing workshops and co‑branded engagements
• Ability to integrate advisor insights into pursuit and go‑to‑market strategies

Salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within this range will depend upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement: As an equal‑opportunity employer, PwC receives and fully respects the contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. For qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records may be considered for employment in accordance with these laws.

H‑1B Sponsorship Policy: PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry‑level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H‑1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industry: Accounting, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services