Houston Business Development Leader - C-Suite Growth

alliantgroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage for single

401(k) matching

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Group fitness classes

Paid parking

Job summary

alliantgroup in Houston seeks a Business Development professional to educate CPA firms and clients on incentives, build a strong pipeline, and close opportunities across service lines. You will travel 30–40% nationwide, partner with channel and technical teams, and support field strategies for growth.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in business development, strong executive communication, and proven CRM skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in business development or client-facing roles.
• Proven ability to engage executives by phone and in person.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% in the US.
• Residence or relocation to Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Educate CPA firms and clients of the ability to claim valuable incentives to help grow their business
• Conduct daily research to identify target companies, market trends, key decision makers, and emerging opportunities
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through high-volume outreach, relationship building, and channel development
• Engage prospects via phone, email, meetings, and events to understand business needs to position alliant’s solutions
• Participate in strategy sessions, fieldwork, and executive meetings to grow into a consultative business development leader
• Collaborate closely with channel partners, CPA firms, referral sources, and internal technical teams to generate and close opportunities
• Support the Technical Director in executing field strategies, client consulting engagements, and cross-selling initiatives
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation, pipeline reporting, and follow-up activity to ensure visibility and consistency
• Identity secondary service lines and cross-sell opportunities to expand client base
• Leverage alliant’s Strategic Advisory Board to open new markets and strengthen national relationships
• Build credibility as a trusted advisor in a technical consulting environment
• Travel with the Technical Director to client visits, discovery sessions, presentations, and onsite consultations.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions alongside senior leaders to generate new business and expand brand presence

Skills

Relationship building

Executive communication

High-volume outreach

CRM (Salesforce)

Travel availability 30-40%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

alliantgroup in Houston seeks a Business Development professional to educate CPA firms and clients on incentives, build a strong pipeline, and close opportunities across service lines. You will travel 30–40% nationwide, partner with channel and technical teams, and support field strategies for growth.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in business development, strong executive communication, and proven CRM skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.