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About the Role

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a seasoned, self-directed business development leader to expand its professional search and staffing practice. This individual will build new client relationships, deepen market presence, and create new business opportunities across key growth markets. The ideal candidate will bring a proven sales playbook, strong relationship instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Cherry Bekaert partners and client-facing teams.

Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement, with a focus on manager, director, and executive-level roles.
Build strong internal relationships with Cherry Bekaert partners and other client-facing professionals to identify referral, collaboration, and cross-selling opportunities.
Introduce clients to complementary Cherry Bekaert capabilities, including tax, advisory, and digital transformation services, when those solutions align with client needs.
Represent the Recruiting and Staffing practice at industry events, conferences, networking forums, and firm-sponsored gatherings to strengthen brand visibility and market presence.
Partner closely with recruiting and delivery teams to ensure client needs are understood, prioritized, and fulfilled successfully.
Manage client agreement discussions and support negotiation efforts in partnership with operations and leadership teams.
Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, revenue forecasts, and relationship development plans while operating with a long-term, relationship-driven mindset.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Skills

Business development
Client relationship management
Sales
Collaboration
Financial staffing
Accounting staffing
Recruiting
Negotiation
Pipeline management
Revenue forecasting

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8-12+ years of business development or full-desk recruiting experience

Salary/Compensations

Pay from: 90k to 262k (calculated pay may include salary, draws, and/or commissions)
Competitive draw structure
Commission equal to 50% of gross profit on all placements
No caps and no accelerators—earnings are directly tied to performance
Pay structure example: $100K recoverable draw with a ramp period. 1-3 months non-recoverable, participation in the commission plan (excluding the pool). 4-6 months 50% recoverable/50% non-recoverable, full participation in the commission plan. Fully recoverable draw after 6 months.

Benefits

Full benefits
Access to high-value events and networking platforms
Competitive compensation packages based on performance
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision care
Disability and life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
Programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life
Financial protection for you and your family

About the Company

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.

Equal Opportunity

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.