Business Development Director – Private Equity recruitment

At Ernst Young, we're committed to helping you achieve your potential. With award-winning professional development and access to global opportunities in a challenging, high-performance environment, you'll be able to carve out a rewarding career that reflects your talents and aspirations.

The primary role of a Business Development Director (BDD) is to drive results for the client, the account team and the Firm. Focusing on our highest priority Private Equity (PE) accounts, you will conduct rigorous account planning management and work with a global account team to drive anchor relationships across the client's organisation to ensure client satisfaction.

You will have a successful track record for developing relationships at the 'C' level of complex global accounts and experience in selling professional services.

Your responsibilities as a Business Development Director - Private Equity will include:

Client facing activities:

- Develop new / underdeveloped Target PE Accounts

- Secure and lead sales calls with senior PE decision makers

- Identify, qualify, pursue and negotiate / resolve concerns to close sales

- Lead the pursuit process of major PE opportunities working closely with key partners

Internal activities:

- Work with the Client Service Partner (CSP) Account Team to develop and execute the sales strategy

- Work with ASQ team to ensure ASQ is performed on an annual basis and in conjunction with major engagements

- Coach pursuit teams on Best Practice Pursuit Process

- Contribute ideas and insights to the business development community within Ernst Young.

Qualifications/skills you'll need as a Business Development Director - Private Equity:

- You will demonstrate results in sales and sales management within a strategic solutions sales environment

- A proven ability to lead teams brought together around an account opportunity

- Deep knowledge and previous experience within the PE Sector is essential.

There is an urgent requirement for this role to be filled therefore please ensure you're available to attend interviews in the coming months.

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