Business Development and Strategic Relationship Manager

About the role

Bridgepoint Consulting is a leading management consulting firm that helps executives and management teams solve a broad range of financial, management, and technology challenges. We are looking for a finance-savvy professional with strong networking skills to help grow our presence in the Houston market.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with company leaders to promote and sell our professional services designed to help organizations improve their business's financial and technology operations.
• Develop meaningful relationships with referral partners and decision-makers in your market.
• Facilitate and attend local networking events with your referral partners for prospects in your area.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• 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.

About Bridgepoint Consulting

• Client-focused – passionate about our clients’ success.
• Creating a strong team atmosphere and collaborative work environment – leveraging individual strengths to achieve the best outcomes.
• Adding value – a team of industry leaders and problem solvers dedicated to understanding business growth challenges.
• Associations and alliance partnerships – enhancing offerings through shared experiences and knowledge with leading groups and firms across the country.