Partner Development Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)

• Company paid parental leave

• Generous time off package

• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment

• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Associate, PracticeDevelopmentwill partner with the business development team to schedule prospective client meetings, create a positive first impression of DMA, and drive new clients to DMA byidentifyingand understanding prospective clients' needs and matching them to the applicable DMA services and solutions. This role will work with thetax consulting, technology and compliance teams, marketing, and other DMA business leaders to manage and grow opportunities within a designated market/region to achievesales objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily contactviaphonecalls andemailwithDMA targetedopportunitiesas directed by practice development leaders to schedule meetings.

• Partner closely with practice development leaders toidentifythe best strategies to develop and execute opportunities to meet virtually or in person with prospective clients

• Understand DMA's business initiatives and serve as the internal champion for such initiatives

• Thoroughly understand prospective clients' needs;identifyand suggest DMA services/solutions to meet those needs

• Develop andmaintainprospective client relationships in a designated territory

• Anticipate and prepare/deliver compelling responses to prospective client objections

• Build andmaintaina network of sources from which toidentifynew salesleads; proactively target large and mid-market companies via outbound calls, emails, and social media to secure virtual and in-person business meetings

• Research and understand various lines of DMA business and develop relationships with key DMA personnel withassistancefrom business development and marketing teams

• Maintain activity levels to ensure satisfaction of monthly goals

• Assistthe business development team with projects and data management as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreerequired

• Long-term interest in client-facing business development career

• Self-motivated to consistently meet established goals

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop internal relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Persuasive communication and persistent follow-up skills

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teamsexperience;beginner Microsoft Excel experience

• Strong listening and negotiation skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week

• Travel: Less than 10% travel required.

• Physical Activity:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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