Business Development Manager - Columbus
About The Position
The Regional Business Development Director serves as the local face of Supporting Strategies in the assigned market and is responsible for growing a regional book of business. The role develops relationships with business owners, referral partners, and advisors through networking, consultative sales, and long-term relationship stewardship. It connects clients and the broader business community with appropriate financial operations support, expertise, and resources. After a client relationship is established, the centralized Client Delivery team handles day-to-day service delivery, allowing the role to focus on market growth, relationship management, and expanding the regional portfolio. The position offers base compensation plus uncapped commission and is performed in a flexible remote environment.
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, LinkedIn, Google Workspace, and other business development tools.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Seven or more years of experience in business development, consultative sales, relationship management, or professional services preferred.
- Experience working with small and mid-sized businesses strongly preferred.
- Experience developing referral-based partnerships with CPAs, bankers, attorneys, consultants, or advisors is highly valued.
- Background in accounting, finance, business operations, banking, consulting, or professional services is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow the assigned regional market through networking, relationship-building, referral partnerships, and consultative business development.
- Build relationships with business owners, CPAs, commercial lenders, attorneys, consultants, fractional CFOs, and other trusted advisors.
- Help clients and partners access insight, connections, financial operations support, expertise, and resources.
- Manage and grow a regional book of business through ongoing relationship stewardship.
- Expand Supporting Strategies’ presence within the assigned region.
Benefits
- Generous base compensation plus additional uncapped commission.
- Flexible remote work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
