Houston Business Development Manager

Bridgepoint Consulting; Georgia; On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 115k + uncapped commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust onboarding and development

Job summary

Bridgepoint Consulting, an Austin-based management consulting firm, seeks a highly connected business development professional with Houston ties to expand our client network in financial, management, and technology services. You will build relationships with executives, investors, attorneys, and lenders, driving growth across Central Texas.

You will collaborate with leaders, leverage your network, and lead in-person meetings and events to generate opportunities while promoting our services in

Qualifications

• 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.
• Highly relationship-oriented professional who gains energy from connecting people, creating opportunities, and building trusted partnerships.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell our professional services to improve financial and technology operations.
• Leverage and expand an existing network of referral partners, business leaders, investors, attorneys, bankers, private equity professionals, and C-suite executives throughout Central Texas.
• Maintain a consistent cadence of in-person meetings and networking events to generate new business opportunities.
• Participate in local networking organizations to help spread brand awareness.
• Have a voice in day-to-day objectives 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 expertise in the finance and accounting areas to ensure the highest level of personal and company success.

Skills

5+ years of building relationships in,

Knowledge of finance and accounting (G

Relationship-driven professional

Self-motivated with results focus

Leverage network including private-equ

Committed to building strong relations

Interacting with C-level executives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

A leading Austin-based 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 seeking a highly connected business development professional who is already active in the Houston business community and brings an established network of executives, investors, attorneys, bankers, private equity professionals, and other trusted referral sources. This role is ideal for a competitive, relationship-driven individual who thrives on building connections, opening doors, and creating opportunities.

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.

• Leverage and expand an existing network of referral partners, business leaders, investors, attorneys, bankers, private equity professionals, and C-suite executives throughout Central Texas.

• Maintain a consistent cadence of in-person meetings, networking events, industry functions, and relationship-building activities that generate new business opportunities.

• 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.

• Highly relationship-oriented professional who gains energy from connecting people, creating opportunities, and building trusted partnerships.

• 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

Established Houston network required; candidates should bring existing relationships with business leaders, advisors, investors, private equity professionals, attorneys, lenders, founders, or corporate executives throughout the Houston metro area.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has a well-established professional network in Houston and the greater metro area

• Is recognized as a connector within the business community

• Naturally creates opportunities through relationships and introductions

• Demonstrates a high level of personal energy, competitiveness, and initiative

• Enjoys attending events, hosting meetings, and building long-term partnerships

• Has a track record of generating business through influence rather than responding to inbound opportunities

• Brings credibility with CFOs, CEOs, private equity sponsors, lenders, attorneys, or founders

Competitive backgrounds are highly valued, including collegiate athletics, military leadership, entrepreneurial experience, sales excellence, or other environments that demonstrate discipline, resiliency, and a strong drive to win.

What Bridgepoint has to Offer:

• Base starting at $115k + uncapped commission

• Well-rounded employee benefits (including health, dental vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, 401k matching, continuing education Excellent 401K employer match

• Robust onboarding and ample learning & development opportunities

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