Business Development Manager, Artificial Intelligence Solutions

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. Job Responsibilities Primary – Source, Develop & Win Armanino Technology Consulting Services engagements focused on AI. Demonstrated experience generating, identifying, qualifying and pursuing your own leads to successful conclusions with a strong hunter mentality as well as working firm generated opportunities; Must be able to manage all aspects of sales for new business opportunities from prospecting and scoping through proposal writing and contract negotiations Aggressively research, identify, contact and qualify leads Continuously build and maintain a robust pipeline and opportunities Provide leadership to peer team members to strategize on sales cycles, go to market activities and industry initiatives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or data science fields. Strong knowledge of Accounting or Finance, a strong plus Minimum 7 years of experience selling Technology Consulting / Implementation services with strong Solution Selling foundation Direct Sales experience, including quotas, transaction volume and managing sales activities (calls, demos, meetings, etc.) Experience selling to Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, their portfolio companies, and to prospective clients with annual revenues of $25-$500 million a significant plus Able to develop, manage and execute targeted sales plan Proven track record of exceeding sales objective and territory/account development Demonstrate prospecting and qualifying sales potential over the phone and web, building a large number of prospects in the sales pipeline and closing Ability to learn Consulting solutions quickly and efficiently, including the value of digital transformation and competitive advantages of Armanino’s approach. Ability to present compelling propositions to an executive-level audience Experience with selling professional services in one or several of following industries: Technology, Not for Profit, Professional Services and/or Real estate strongly preferred Highly proficient use of CRM, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Track record of success in selling Technology (AI, ERP, CRM, FP&A, BI, …) solutions Microsoft's AI ecosystem knowledge —including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI services, Copilot for Sales, Dynamics 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Fabric—while also leveraging AI capabilities within Workday and Sage Intacct to create comprehensive workplace transformation solutions. Knows how to build and convey a compelling business case to buyers and influencers at multiple levels in the client’s organization, including CFO, CEO and Board-level setting Actively participate in marketing initiatives to generate leads including webinars, trade shows, industry events, etc. Effectively communicate and build ongoing relationships with prospects, clients and personnel via telephone, email, networking and in-person Strong track record of building relationships with Centers of Influence (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Software Companies, …) Work effectively in a team environment with in-office expectation of 50% / month Travel (20-25%) may be required "Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. 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For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $124,100 - $169,100. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $136,500 - $185,900. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $142,700 - $194,400. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules. Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with Profit Sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. 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