Executive Vice President of Business Development (Remote)

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking an Executive Vice President of Business Development for a remote/hybrid role based in the Houston area. You will lead strategic BD initiatives, build executive-level relationships, and close high-value advisory engagements across industries.

In this senior role, you will leverage C-suite networks, manage a disciplined pipeline, and collaborate with MDs and practice leaders to scale revenue and market presence for a rapidly growing advisory platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consultative professional services or complex B2B sales experience.
• Proven track record of generating $8–$10M in revenue.
• Ability to operate credibly at the C-suite with access to CFOs and senior executives.
• Portable network or market-access mechanism for deal origination.
• Self-motivated hunter who can independently create opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close high-value advisory engagements with C-suite leaders.
• Activate and expand networks to create qualified new-business opportunities.
• Lead complex consultative sales cycles end-to-end from discovery to close.
• Collaborate with Managing Directors and experts to tailor solutions.
• Build and manage a disciplined pipeline and forecast revenue accurately.

Skills

C-suite relationship management

Revenue generation

Strategic sales

Networking / business development

Hunter mentality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Marketing

MBA or advanced degree (plus)

Job description

Executive Vice President of Business Development (Remote)

• Houston, TX

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a proven Business Development Executive to accelerate growth within a rapidly scaling advisory firm. This role is focused on creating new market opportunities by leveraging C-suite, industry, technology, and private equity relationships to open doors and convert executive-level access into meaningful, long-term revenue.

This is a high-visibility opportunity to drive top-line growth, expand across targeted markets and industries, and build a significant, long-term portfolio within a differentiated and growing advisory platform.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing corporate advisory and consulting firm that combines deep professional-services expertise with an entrepreneurial, highly agile approach. The firm provides specialized solutions across financial advisory, business transformation, technology, M&A, and C-suite advisory, serving middle-market and private equity-backed organizations. With a collaborative culture and minimal bureaucracy, the organization enables teams to move quickly, build trusted executive relationships, and deliver meaningful results for clients.

Location

Based in the Houston metro area market, serving key client accounts across the region. This position features a flexible hybrid work schedule designed for active market engagement and client networking. Regional travel across target metro markets and client sites is required as needed to cultivate relationships and close key opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Identify, develop, and close high-value advisory engagements by building relationships with C-suite and senior decision-makers across finance, operations, technology, and other executive functions.
• Activate and expand personal networks, industry relationships, private equity/portfolio company connections, and technology or channel partnerships to create qualified new-business opportunities.
• Lead complex consultative sales cycles end-to-end, from executive-level discovery and opportunity development through solution alignment, proposal, negotiation, and close.
• Partner closely with Managing Directors, practice leaders, and subject-matter experts to develop tailored solutions while maintaining ownership of the sales process and client relationship.
• Build and manage a disciplined pipeline, accurately forecast revenue, and continually identify new opportunities across target markets, industries, and client relationships.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of consultative professional services or complex B2B sales experience.
• Demonstrated track record of building and generating $8 to $10M+ in revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to operate credibly at the C-suite level, with established access to CFOs and/or other senior executive decision-makers.
• Possess a portable, active network or market-access mechanism, such as deep industry relationships, private equity/portfolio company relationships, technology or channel partnerships, or professional-services alumni networks.
• Highly self-motivated hunter with the ability to independently create new opportunities and generate revenue.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An articulate, commercially sharp business developer who knows how to create opportunity—not simply manage existing relationships. This individual is skilled at engaging senior executives, asking thoughtful questions that uncover business needs, and translating those needs into actionable opportunities. They build trust quickly, navigate complex sales cycles, and effectively mobilize internal subject-matter experts to develop and close solutions.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Equivalent experience in professional services business development, complex consultative sales, Big 4/Tier 2 professional services, private equity, or technology/channel partnerships will be considered.

Why Join the Team?

Join a rapidly growing advisory firm where high-performing sellers have the autonomy, speed, and executive access to build meaningful business. With expanding opportunities across healthcare, technology, financial services, and other target markets, you’ll have significant whitespace to develop relationships and grow revenue. The firm offers strong leadership support, professional development, team incentives, and potential long-term equity opportunities for proven growth leaders.