Client Services Manager driving business development, prospecting, and client growth for Ryan’s professional services firm. Managing proposals, relationships, sales coordination, and limited team supervision.
Responsibilities
Communicate the Firm’s vision and capabilities to the marketplace
Engage clients and prospects consultatively to provide customized solutions for Ryan
Expand and cross-sell within client relationships
Research, initiate, and develop new business relationships by targeting qualified prospects
Partner with Client Services Directors and Principal on business development pursuits
Meet with prospects and clients regarding potential engagements
Identify, research, and pursue prospects and clients to generate new business
Make cold calls and maintain contact through telephone and email
Build and maintain key prospect and client relationships
Attend business development meetings locally and nationally to generate new leads
Develop responses to engagement letters, MSAs, agreements, and proposals
Maintain a deep understanding of the Firm’s service offerings and alliance partners’ products and service lines
Utilize Internet tools such as OneSource to uncover opportunities
Monitor timely service delivery and adherence to Client Service Principles
Anticipate client issues and needs proactively
Maintain entries in the Firm’s Prospect Register and/or Salesforce.com
Coordinate sales efforts and joint-selling activities with Client Services and Service Delivery team members
Stay current on tax issues that may create sales opportunities
Generate documentation to assist in deal closing, including presentations and engagement letters
Understand business issues and commercial drivers, and recognize operational improvements, risks, and re-engineering opportunities
Assist with other projects and duties as needed
Provide limited supervision for the Business Development Department, including training employees, assigning work, and checking work for accuracy and completeness
Interact regularly with employees and clients in person, via email, and telephone
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience including Business Development
Strong business development experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and people-oriented approach
Ability to multi-task within a business development team, work with urgency under pressure, and prioritize effectively
Willingness to accept direction and instruction
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Experience with document management systems such as Microsoft SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox or eFileCabinet
Experience with ERP systems for entering time and billing information, such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle or SAP
CRM experience in entering, reviewing and reporting sales information, such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, OnContact, or NetSuite
Valid driver’s license required
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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