Director of Business Development - Milwaukee

What to expect when you join the Sikich team!

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalitiesarea desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives.We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our firm because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

About the Role:

Our business development teams are dedicated to helping our potential clients problem solve, address challenges and seek business growth by identifying needs for which Sikich can provide solutions. Professionals in this role have extensive knowledge of business solutions and how to apply them to middle-market and enterprise-level organizations. Sikich's business development professionals are comfortable working with prospects in-person and remotely to address their questions and concerns. They have strong relationship-building capabilities, the ability to manage multiple ongoing opportunities and excellent follow-up skills

Responsibilities:

• Identify and research key markets and target clients for marketing and sales activity.
• Develop tactics in coordination with marketing, in line with segment and priority initiatives to sign new clients and hit monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Prospect, consult and sell services to C-level executives and management for prospective new business customers.
• Learn and have an in-depth knowledge of all Sikich services.
• Team oriented approach to sales process.
• Work with prospects to learn their business, understand needs and determine how we can best address their issues.
• Engage with prospective clients via telephone, electronic and face-to-face customer meetings.
• Support the development of proposals.

Job Qualifications:

• 10+ years' selling and lead generation experience in the professional services industry.
• BA/BS in business and/or extensive knowledge of business solutions.
• Business development mentality with demonstrated success sourcing leads, qualifying opportunities, and closing deals.
• Tenacious and results driven.
• Demonstrated aptitude in acquiring and applying industry expertise successfully in sales cycles.
• Very strong communication and presentation skills - you know how to communicate what matters. and ask the right questions to find the right solutions.

About Sikich LLP

Sikich, LLP,is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.

The Firm will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.

Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidaysannually
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and fosterchildren
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid studydays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their localcommunities

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Sikich LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V