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Business Development Director - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise (Consumer Products)

Location: Central Time Zone

Position Summary:

RSMis looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to join our growing sales team and high performing system integration consulting practice. This Business Development Director will concentrate on selling the Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation services and software across North America in the Consumer Products Industry.

The Business Development Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the sales process, including systematic prospect targeting, development of opportunity-specific sales strategy, and selection of pursuit teams and "quarterbacking" the entire sales process. This individual will build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts associated to substantiated opportunities, ask questions to uncover key requirements, prepare and facilitate presentations/proposals as well as close sales and finalize agreements with customers. The Business Development Director will work closely with various firm industry and line of business leaders in co-leading growth efforts through direct prospecting, networking, attendance and participation with various industry and professional groups and networking associations.

The individual in this position will have all the necessary resources to be set up for success for this career opportunity that provides a competitive base salary along with a lucrative, uncapped incentive compensation plan. We are looking for a candidate that has a proven track record in selling consulting services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and qualifying Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform opportunities with companies currently not served by the firm.
• Responsible for executing the sales plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to best position the firmto secure the business.
• Working with the Practice Leader and Pre-Sales Solution Consultant to construct a demonstration of our core business application solutions.
• Actively work networking contacts, professional affiliations, industry groups and related Centers of Influence.
• Work with industry team leaders to effectively and efficiently identify and target key companies within the industry teams they support.
• Support Partners, Principals, Directors and Senior Managers in cross-selling additional services to existing clients where appropriate.
• Work closely with local and national marketing resources to develop effective, targeted go-to-market plans for the industry teams they support.
• Work closely with North American Sales Leadership to provide ongoing, current feedback relative to market opportunities.
• Engage with and develop relationships with Microsoft Field Resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7+ years of previous implementation services and solution sales experience for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Consumer Products industry - must be capable of orchestrating a team of industry, functional, and technical experts to craft a compelling solution for a variety of clients.
• Demonstrated experience working with, and contacts within, the middle market, broadly defined as companies with revenues of $20 million to $1 billion.
• Demonstrated expertise to drive a complex, sales cycle from identification through the close of deals, and specific experience closing multiple deals in the Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform.
• Ability to actively participate in the Proposal and Statement of Work creation process.
• Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking.
• Prior experience leveraging social media technologies for networking purposes.
• Excellent influence and negotiation skills; strong executive presence and business acumen.
• Must be motivated and self-disciplined; must possess strong time management skills.
• Travel is required (local and overnight when appropriate).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in developing relationships with Microsoft, particularly as it relates to the marketing and sales of the Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
• Active network of c-level contacts.
• Demonstrated community involvement and activity with industry associations, civic and/or non-profit groups.
• Exhibit exceptionally strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience working for Big Four or other national systems integrator firms a significant plus.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.