Business Development Manager (AFG)
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Job ID#: 31180
Business Development Manager
Accounting & Finance Group
Direct-Hire/Full-time | Houston, TX
Professional Alternatives is growing and looking to add a Business Development Manager to our Accounting & Finance Group. The ideal applicant will be a strong sales professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a track record of B2B sales success, ideally within accounting-related industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, research, and pursue new client opportunities across assigned industries and geographies. Proactively generate leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and social selling.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored talent solutions. Build long-term partnerships through regular check-ins, in-person visits, and consistent communication.
- Develop and execute customized sales strategies that align with market trends, client goals, and our firm’s strengths. Leverage CRM tools to track pipelines, forecast sales, and analyze performance.
- Maximize client value by identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities. Leverage our internal recruitment team and delivery engine to present scalable workforce solutions.
- Stay active in relevant trade associations and business groups to expand your network and establish a strong professional presence. Represent the firm at key industry events, conferences, and local business forums.
- Work closely with recruiters and leadership teams to align goals, streamline service delivery, and contribute to overall company growth.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous sales experience, preferably in staffing, recruiting, or B2B services. A strong understanding of contingent workforce solutions is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas, backed by documented success and compensation history.
- Motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, 401(k), PTO, etc.)
- Supportive and team-centric company culture
- Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization
- Access to best-in-class recruiting technology and tools
*This position will receive base salary commensurate with experience, commissions, benefits + mileage/expense reimbursement.
About Professional Alternatives
Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives has earned a reputation as one of the premier staffing and recruiting firms in Texas. With 27+ years of consistent success, we’ve built lasting partnerships by delivering exceptional talent solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized year after year:
- Named one of Houston’s Largest Staffing Firms by the Houston Business Journal annually since 2001
- Honored multiple times as one of Houston’s Fastest Growing Companies, Best Places to Work, and Best & Brightest Companies to work for in Houston
- Most recently featured on Forbes' 2025 List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms: Read the full announcement here
Learn more about what makes us a great place to grow your career:
Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent. Connect with us today!