Client Development Director

Pioneer Management Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and parental leave

Job summary

Pioneer Management Consulting in Minneapolis seeks a strategic Client Development Director to lead new business opportunities, translate client needs into tailored engagements, and drive revenue growth across key markets.

You will own the full sales cycle, build executive relationships, collaborate with practice leads and delivery teams, and represent Pioneer at industry events to expand the firm’s footprint.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development, solution sales, and client management.
• Proven track record of closing complex, solutions-based deals.
• Experience building and managing personal sales pipelines.
• Experience with consultative and challenger selling approaches.
• Proficient with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred) and Office suite.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and development of new business opportunities with clients.
• Architect tailored, high-impact solutions addressing client challenges.
• Lead proposals, pitches, and executive-level engagements demonstrating ROI.
• Manage full sales cycle from lead generation to close with healthy pipeline.
• Collaborate with practice leads, marketing, and delivery teams for proposals.
• Build and expand strategic account plans and client partnerships.

Skills

Key account management

Executive relationship building

Sales pipeline management

Consultative selling

Challenger selling

CRM skills (HubSpot)

Communication, storytelling

Travel readiness

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow with us. Lead with us. At Pioneer, you’ll work directly with executive teams, solving complex problems and shaping strategies that reset what’s possible. Sometimes the work is headline-worthy. Sometimes it’s foundational. But every project earns trust – and earns us the right to take on more. You’ll get the kind of access, challenge, and growth found at big firms – while helping build a company that’s scaling fast and guided by what we value. If you're looking for meaning, momentum, and a seat at the table, you're in the right place.

The Client Development Director is an experienced and highly strategic member of our growing market teams. This is a critical role responsible for leading, identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities at our clients. You will accomplish this by understanding complex client needs and architecting tailored, high-impact solutions. You will be a key driver of our growth, translating client challenges into successful engagements and expanding our footprint within key markets. You will build a strong book of business by being a trusted advisor and strategic partner of your clients.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven business development professional with a strong demonstrated ability to generate pipeline, lead sales efforts, andestablishPioneer as a trusted consulting partner in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Solutions Oriented Business Development

• Proactivelyidentifyand target high-potential clients and market segments where our solutions can deliver significant value.
• Lead in partnership with Pioneer Practice and Delivery leadership to discover existing and prospective clients to uncover their strategicobjectives, pain points, and desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design and propose comprehensive, customized solutions that directly address client challenges.
• Articulate the tangible value proposition of our offerings,demonstratingclear ROI and competitive advantages.
• Lead the development and presentation of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations that resonate with executive-level stakeholders and represent Pioneer solutions and capabilities.
• Strong deal building skills that deliver maximum revenue and margin.

Strategic Relationship Building

• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within clients and target organizations.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding clients' evolving business landscapes and proactivelyidentifyingopportunities to deliver further value.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to refine sales approaches and add value to client conversations.
• Actively engage in professional networking organizations, industry communities, and business-sponsored events to strengthen Pioneer’s market presence.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and hosting networking functions to expand our professional network and market presence.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close, ensuring a robust and healthy pipeline that is tracked in the Pioneer CRM system.
• Lead, develop, and execute strategic account plans at assigned clients to maximize client value andidentifyopportunities for expansion.
• Develop and execute a consistent relationship management strategy (cold outreach, referrals, networking, and strategic partnerships) to ensure pipeline health.
• Leverage existing relationships and industry networks to opennew salesopportunities.
• Identifyand qualify potential clients, positioning the firm’s full range of consulting services.
• Work closely with marketing to develop targeted campaigns and content that attract and engage potential clients whileutilizingown lead generation tactics.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with the VPCD, General Manager (GM) and solution/practice leaders to strategically pursue opportunities through smart, measured prospecting and strong relationship-building.
• Collaborate cross-functionally withdelivery teams to ensure seamless transition from sales to project execution and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in client development and sales methodologies.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, solution sales, and client relationship management, ideally within a professional servicessolutionsorganization.
• Proven trackrecord ofconsistently exceeding goals by closing complex, solutions-based deals.
• Proven success in generating and managing a personal sales pipeline.
• Experience with consultative and challenger selling methodologies.
• Proficient in CRM skills (Hubspotpreferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to travel as needed.

Key Client Development Skills:

• Client relationship management – Ability to engage executives and key decision-makers.
• Self motivatedandresults oriented-- Able to work independently, drive execution, and deliver on expectationstimely.
• Executive-level written & verbal communication – Strong storytelling and persuasive skills.
• Project & task management – Ability to track, prioritize, and execute multiple sales efforts.
• Cross-functional collaboration – Works effectively with practice leads, marketing, and delivery teams.

Compensation for this role is a base salary of $120,000-150,000 plusuncappedcommission. This is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited toskillsetand years and depth of experience. This may differ from location to location. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions. Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.