Senior Business Development Manager

Sapling, Inc.

Senior Business Development Manager expanding Sapling’s business in Atlanta area. Cultivating relationships with financial leaders and aligning consulting services with their strategic objectives.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Aggressively prospect and expand customer base in the Atlanta area, targeting Private Equity Firms, Investment Banks, CFOs and Lenders, and other similar businesses.
Execute against the strategic business plan, tactical objectives, and revenue goals, driving influence to grow demand and enable sales.
Collaborate with senior management to set sales goals that support business and revenue objectives, develop budgets, and create sales forecasts.
Ensure the company is increasing market influence and presence in key markets and achieving sustained market share growth through strategic and continuous sales activity.
Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing, ensuring a seamless client experience and high satisfaction.
Establish priorities and effectively screen new business opportunities to ensure alignment with company strategy and operational capabilities.
Set, measure and track target progress and performance to optimize sales strategies.
Work with senior leadership to establish and lead satellite sales offices in key locations across North America.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote our services and build relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a sales hunter role
Experience in financial fields such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, lending, etc.
History of attaining revenue and performance goals as well as growing and maintaining a customer base
Demonstrated history of closing business opportunities and building long-term relationships
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills required
Strong understanding of consulting services and industry trends
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and develop effective sales strategies
Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools
Bachelor's degree - CPA/CFA or related designations are an asset
Ability to travel as needed (25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales targetsrevenue growthlead generationclosing business opportunitiessales strategiesdata analysiscustomer base management

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationnegotiationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPACFA