Business Development Manager - Columbus

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
Outsourced Bookkeeping and Controller Services
The Role
Develop and grow a regional market through relationship building, consultative business development, networking, and referral partnerships. Build trusted relationships with business owners, CPAs, lenders, attorneys, consultants, and other advisors. Expand the regional book of business, connect clients with financial operations support, and manage long-term relationship stewardship while centralized teams handle service delivery.
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Who We Are

Supporting Strategies is a 100% work-from-home organization on a mission to provide the ultimate work-life balance for our talented remote professionals. Every business owner deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams with endless enthusiasm without being distracted from their passion by the details of managing their finances & operations. We’re here to help our clients navigate the exciting journey of growing their businesses while never losing that spark. We are committed to equality and inclusion. Diversity fuels our culture, sparks evolution, and teamwork unites us, our clients, and the communities we serve. We collaborate remotely and empower our team members to advance their skills from the comfort of home.

What We Do

We empower small to midsize business owners by taking accounting and operational support functions on their plates, allowing them to focus on what matters: growing their business. Our experienced professionals use our leading-edge cloud-based technology, virtual infrastructure, and proven process to deliver a full suite of outsourced financial and bookkeeping services. We have fantastic opportunities for people who thrive on providing exceptional client service while wanting to live a true work-life balance. We are powered by the strength of our network community of more than 800 employees and more than 100 offices across the U.S.

What You’ll Do

Do you enjoy developing trusted relationships and helping businesses solve real operational challenges? As a Regional Business Development Director, you will serve as the local face of Supporting Strategies within your assigned market, building relationships with business owners, referral partners, and advisors while growing a regional book of business. This role focuses on business development, consultative sales, referral partnerships, and long-term relationship stewardship to connect clients and the broader business community with the right financial operations support, expertise, and resources.

The Role

The Regional Business Development Director is responsible for developing and growing a regional market through networking, relationship-building, referral partnerships, and consultative business development activities. You will build relationships with business owners, CPAs, commercial lenders, attorneys, consultants, fractional CFOs, and other trusted advisors while helping clients and partners access the insight, connections, and support they need to grow. Once a client relationship is established, our centralized Client Delivery team handles day-to-day service delivery, allowing you to stay focused on market growth, relationship management, and expanding your regional portfolio.

Generous base compensation plus additional uncapped commission.

Your Profile

If you are a relationship-driven professional who enjoys building trust, developing strategic partnerships, and helping businesses grow, you may be a great fit for this role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in business development, consultative sales, relationship management, or professional services preferred.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Experience working with small and mid-sized businesses strongly preferred.
  • Experience developing referral-based partnerships with CPAs, bankers, attorneys, consultants, or advisors is highly valued.
  • Background in accounting, finance, business operations, banking, consulting, or professional services is helpful.
  • Comfortable using CRM systems, LinkedIn, Google Workspace, and other business development tools.

What You’ll Find

At Supporting Strategies, we offer professionals the opportunity to grow relationships, build markets, create value in the business community, and make a direct impact, all within a flexible remote environment. This role combines the autonomy of market development with the support of a collaborative national organization. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong referral partnerships, support growing businesses, and help expand Supporting Strategies’ presence within your region. If you enjoy relationship-building, consultative conversations, and creating long-term business growth, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Pay range
Pay Range
$100,000—$150,000 USD

As online scams are rampant, don’t fall victim to fraud. Supporting Strategies will never seek payment from you or request personal information from you prior to extending a job offer. Our interview process is always a combination of a phone and video interviews; a job offer will never be extended via online chat.

Supporting Strategies is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. A diverse workforce is not just attained but is built upon a culture of inclusion and belonging. Supporting Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in business development, consultative sales, relationship management, or professional services
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Experience working with small and midsized businesses
  • Experience developing referral-based partnerships with CPAs, bankers, attorneys, consultants, or advisors
  • Background in accounting, finance, business operations, banking, consulting, or professional services
  • Comfort using CRM systems, LinkedIn, Google Workspace, and other business development tools
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The Company
HQ: Beverly, MA
450 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping services, controller services and operational support to growing businesses. Since 2004, our locally owned and operated offices have served thousands of companies, helping business leaders free up their time, focus on their core competency and streamline their business. Our experienced, U.S.-based professionals use secure, best-of-breed technology and a proven process to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial analysis, payroll administration and more. For more information, please visit supportingstrategies.com.

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