Manager, Business Development - Consulting Division - Hybrid in Tampa, FL
5426 Bay Center Drive, Suite 725 Tampa, FL 33609 US
Job Description
Business Development Professional – Consulting Division
Hybrid in Tampa, FL
Our client, a trusted Finance and Accounting talent solutions firm investing heavily in growth is seeking a Business Development professional to join its expanding Consulting division. This firm delivers exceptional service and expertise in accounting, finance consulting, advisory solutions, and recruiting, supporting a diverse range of clients across industries and ownership structures. Whether clients need strategic guidance to optimize financial operations, interim support, or team augmentation with top-tier professionals, this organization is ready to help.
The Consulting division leverages highly skilled professionals to provide interim staffing, staff augmentation, and consulting services in areas such as controllership, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, technical research, financial systems, PMO, internal audit, tax, treasury, and more.
The Role
As a Business Development professional, your responsibilities will include:
- Expanding relationships with existing clients by understanding their evolving needs and offering tailored consulting solutions.
- Generating new business through strategic outreach, networking, and leveraging industry and technical expertise.
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
- Advising clients on market trends, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
- Leading client discovery meetings and annual business reviews to assess needs and align consulting resources.
- Developing and executing strategic account plans to drive long-term client engagement and revenue growth.
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the development of internal best practices.
- Representing the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance brand visibility and build new relationships.
- Partnering with leadership to identify new service offerings and market opportunities based on client feedback and industry trends.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of combined experience in accounting/finance and talent solutions—ideally within public accounting, advisory/consulting, or a similar environment—with a proven track record in building client relationships and networks.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative mindset with a passion for creating value for clients.
- Demonstrated ability to identify client needs and translate them into actionable consulting solutions.
- Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
- Comfort engaging with senior-level stakeholders, including CFOs, Controllers, VPs of Finance, and other decision-makers.
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative, capable of working independently while contributing to team goals.
Why Join Our Client?
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding firm in consulting, advisory, and staffing.
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
- A culture that values humor, authenticity, and collaboration.
- Leadership committed to your success through training and mentorship.
- A supportive team environment that celebrates wins and overcomes challenges together.
Base + commissions - $140K all in 1st year opportunity.
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Additional Information
MeeDerby is an executive search firm uniquely dedicated to serving the staffing industry. For nearly three decades, we've helped thousands of executives, managers, senior sales and senior recruiters who have worked in staffing find their place in this robust industry. You spend your days helping people find the perfect job. Don’t you deserve a partner who can do the same for you? Leverage our hard-won connections to take the next step in your staffing career.
Meet Your Recruiter
Anisha Fernandes
Recruiter
Anisha has over ten years of experience in the Staffing Industry. At MeeDerby, she focuses on placing executives and leaders in staffing firms across the US. She has experience working with professionals across multiple verticals, including IT, accounting and finance, healthcare, and commercial/light industrial. Originally, Anisha joined MeeDerby through iPlace as an offshore Recruiter based in Pune, until MeeDerby created the opportunity for her to join as a full time. This is when Anisha relocated to Dublin, Ireland, to join the team as an official team member where she focuses her recruiting efforts on US based opportunities.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring Ireland’s ☘️ country-side, cliff views and vast options for delicious pints of beer.
