Business Development Director - Business Applications Consulting (NetSuite, Intacct, Salesforce, etc) (Location Flexible: Dallas, Tri-State or San Francisco)

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Title: Business Development Director - Business Applications

Location: Preferred locations are Dallas, NYC, Tri-state, or San Francisco

RSM is looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to join our growing team. This Business Development Director will concentrate on selling our consulting services within Business Applications, Data Analytics and related professional services solutions with a particular focus on Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Salesforce and related business applications.

The Business Development Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the sales process, including systematic prospect targeting, development of opportunity-specific sales strategy, and selection of pursuit teams and "quarterbacking" the entire sales process.  This individual will build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts associated to substantiated opportunities, prepare and facilitate presentations/proposals as well as close sales and finalize agreements with customers.  The Business Development Director will work closely with various firm industry and line of business leaders in co-leading growth efforts through direct prospecting, networking, attendance and participation with various industry and professional groups and networking associations.

The individual in this position will have all the necessary resources to be set up for success for this career opportunity that provides a competitive base salary along with a lucrative, uncapped incentive compensation plan. We are looking for a candidate that has a proven track record in selling NetSuite solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and qualifying opportunities with companies currently not served by the firm.
• Responsible for executing the sales plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to best position the firm to secure the business.
• Working with the Practice Leaders and Pre-Sales Solution Consultant to construct a demonstration of our core business application solutions.
• Actively work networking contacts, professional affiliations, industry groups and related Centers of Influence.
• Work with industry team leaders to effectively and efficiently identify and target key companies within the industry teams they support.
• Support Partners, Principals, Directors and Senior Managers in cross-selling additional services to existing clients where appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience selling business applications or related professional services solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of industries – must be capable of orchestrating a team of industry, functional, and technical experts to craft a compelling solution for a variety of clients.
• Demonstrated experience working with, and contacts within the middle market, broadly defined as companies with revenues of $20 million to $1 billion.
• Demonstrated expertise to drive a complex, sale cycle from identification through the close of deals.
• Ability to actively participate in the proposal and Statement of Work creation process.
• Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking.
• Prior experience leveraging social media technologies for networking purposes.
• Excellent influence and negotiation skills; strong executive presence and business acumen.
• Must be motivated and self-disciplined; must possess strong time management skills.
• Prior solution selling training is a plus, including programs developed by NetSuite for their respective channels.
• Prior experience in developing relationships with Technology Channel Partners, including NetSuite.
• Travel is required (local and overnight when appropriate).
• Work closely with local and national marketing resources to develop effective, targeted go-to-market plans for the industry teams they support.
• Work closely with Enterprise Sales Organization management to provide ongoing, current feedback relative to market opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desire to work in a fast-charging Sales team with large growth objectives
• Active network of C-level contacts
• Demonstrated community involvement and activity with industry associations, civic and/or non-profit groups.
• Exhibit exceptionally strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience working for Big Four or other national firms a significant plus.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.