Director of Client Services growing tax-firm business through prospect development, consultative selling, and client expansion. Supporting Principals across service lines and traveling 50%+.
Responsibilities
Communicate the Firm’s vision and capabilities to the marketplace
Engage clients and prospects consultatively to provide customized solutions for the total tax function
Expand and cross-sell within client relationships
Research, initiate, and develop new business relationships by targeting qualifying prospects for all Firm service lines
Identify, research, and pursue prospects to generate new business
Make cold calls and maintain contact with prospects and clients through telephone, e-mail, and mail
Meet with prospects regarding potential engagements
Build and maintain key relationships with significant Firm prospects
Maintain entries in the Firm’s Prospect Register and/or Microsoft® CRM
Pursue tax/geography/industry-specific issues with prospects based on information from Firm Principals and Practice Leaders
Coordinate sales efforts with Firm Principals and Practice Leaders for joint-selling activities
Attend local and national tax conferences to generate qualified prospect leads
Develop responses to requests for proposals
Support Principals in deal negotiations, contract development, and due diligence
Discuss service-line offerings with prospects
Maintain understanding of active alliance partners’ products and service lines to sell partner services when appropriate
Use Internet tools, including OneSource, to research opportunities
Stay current on tax issues that may create sales opportunities
Generate documentation to assist in deal closing, including presentations and engagement letters
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Carry out limited supervisory responsibilities, including training, in accordance with Firm policies and applicable laws
Regularly interact with employees and clients in person and via e-mail and telephone
Travel independently 50%+
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent with six to eight years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Basic skills in Microsoft® Excel and Access
Intermediate skills in Microsoft® Outlook
Advanced skills in Microsoft® Word, CRM, and Internet navigation and research
Valid driver’s license required
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 14 kg
Independent travel requirement: 50%+
Benefits
Hybrid and Remote Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
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