Business Development and Strategic Relationship Manager

Bridgepoint Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgepoint Consulting, a leading management consulting firm in Houston, seeks a finance-savvy professional with strong networking to grow our local presence. You will collaborate with our leaders to promote services and build meaningful relationships with referral partners and decision-makers.

In this Business Development role, you’ll attend local events, help expand the firm’s client base, and leverage your network to identify new opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building and maintaining relationships in professional accounting, finance, or technology fields.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting topics such as risk and compliance, GAAP, software selection/implementation.
• 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 target accounts to build, strengthen and nurture relationships – private equity focus is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in interacting with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with company leaders to promote and sell our professional services in finance and technology operations.
• Develop meaningful relationships with referral partners and decision-makers in your market
• Facilitate and attend local networking events with referral partners for prospects in your area
• Participate in local networking organizations to spread brand awareness
• Have a voice in day-to-day objectives and success metrics for the role
• Partner with practice Directors to identify, develop, qualify, and nurture new leads
• Prospect new companies and introduce Bridgepoint to the team
• Continue to expand expertise in finance and accounting to drive personal and company success

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

C-level engagement

Results-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Job description

Bridgepoint Consulting is a leading management consulting firm that helps executives and management teams solve a broad range of financial, management and technology challenges. To improve performance, reduce risks, and bridge resource gaps, the firm’s highly skilled Consultants provide expertise in financial operations, risk management, compliance, technology, and M&A transactions.

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

Bridgepoint Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.