Strategic Growth Director, Manufacturing & Distribution

EisnerAmper; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive for Manufacturing & Distribution to drive revenue growth through executive relationships and new client origination across the U.S. market.

In this national role, you will partner with the Head of Manufacturing & Distribution to advance go-to-market strategies, engage CFOs and CEOs, and lead multi-service pursuits from initial contact to close. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in BD within M&D, a strong network, and a hunter

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years in senior business development roles within Manufacturing & Distribution.
• Extensive network across manufacturers, distributors, private equity sponsors, operators, and professional advisors.
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex, multi-service engagements and generating significant new business revenue.
• Strong executive credibility with CFOs, CEOs, COOs, CIOs, owners, and senior operating leadership.
• Demonstrates a hunter mentality with a passion for developing new relationships, creating opportunities, and winning new business.
• Highly entrepreneurial, relationship-oriented, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Originate new business opportunities within the Manufacturing & Distribution sector, with primary responsibility for generating new client relationships and expanding EisnerAmper's presence in the market.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with CFOs, CEOs, COOs, CIOs, owners, private equity sponsors, and other key decision-makers across the manufacturing and distribution ecosystem.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue high-value opportunities aligned with the firm's strategic growth priorities.
• Lead complex, multi-service pursuits from initial engagement through successful close, partnering with subject matter specialists across the firm.
• Build and leverage relationships with referral sources, strategic alliance partners, industry associations, and other centers of influence.
• Develop and execute targeted business development plans focused on priority industry segments and strategic growth opportunities.
• Achieve annual business development objectives aligned with national Manufacturing & Distribution growth priorities.
• Serve as a visible representative of EisnerAmper within the Manufacturing & Distribution marketplace, building relationships with senior executives, industry influencers, referral sources, and strategic alliance partners.
• Create and advance new business opportunities through executive networking, industry conferences, trade associations, market outreach, and targeted business development activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with CFOs, CEOs, COOs, CIOs, owners, private equity sponsors, and other key decision-makers across the Manufacturing & Distribution ecosystem.
• Identify emerging industry trends, market opportunities, and competitive developments to help inform growth strategies and business development priorities.
• Partner closely with the Head of Manufacturing & Distribution to support go-to-market priorities, strategic growth initiatives, and targeted market campaigns.
• Collaborate with partners and service line leaders to bring the firm's full capabilities to prospective client opportunities.
• Lead client meetings, business development presentations, pricing discussions, and pursuit activities through successful close.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM documentation.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Executive presence

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Opportunity management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive for Manufacturing & Distribution to drive revenue growth through executive relationships and new client origination across the U.S. market.

In this national role, you will partner with the Head of Manufacturing & Distribution to advance go-to-market strategies, engage CFOs and CEOs, and lead multi-service pursuits from initial contact to close. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in BD within M&D, a strong network, and a hunter