Business Development Advisor

Job overview

The Business Development Advisor role is onsite, with the posting open to candidates in Columbia, SC or Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Smith + Howard’s growth across the South and North Carolina markets and its assurance, tax, advisory, wealth management, and other capabilities. The advisor develops strategic relationships and advances prospective client opportunities from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and engagement. By building a qualified pipeline, expanding existing relationships, and collaborating with firm leaders and Marketing, the role contributes to sustainable revenue growth and stronger market presence.

What you'll do

• Identify, develop, and advance prospective client relationships
• build and maintain a qualified opportunity pipeline
• cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, financial leaders, and referral partners
• use networks and market intelligence to create opportunities
• advance pursuits through proposals, negotiation, and engagement
• collaborate with firm leadership on pursuit strategies
• represent the firm at industry events and networking activities
• identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships
• manage pipeline activity in the CRM
• coordinate targeted initiatives with Marketing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development advisor

columbia sc

charlotte nc

smith + howard

strategic relationships

pipeline development

revenue growth

client development

professional services

executive networking

crm

carolinas

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and 5+ years of relevant business development, sales, client development, or revenue-generation experience; public accounting, consulting, financial services, or professional services experience preferred.

About the employer

Smith & Howard is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.