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Full-Time

Business Development Director

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Vaco

Vaco

1,001-5,000 employees

Consulting and staffing services provider

Consulting

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years’ selling accounting/financial project solutions or comparable client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting.
  • Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.
  • Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Experience with Bullhorn preferred.
  • Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.
Responsibilities
  • Grow and develop strong relationships with clients and senior accounting & financial leaders.
  • Work with an elite recruitment team to fulfill special projects and interim positions in audit, financial reporting, FP&A, M&A, taxation, software implementations, and more.
  • Keep a regular pulse on the market as it relates to businesses and hiring trends. (e.g., Expansions, mergers/acquisitions, dissolutions, relocations, new businesses entering the market, etc.…).
  • Establish and conduct client visits according to activity goals.
  • Actively develop and maintain a target account list.
  • Manage open client opportunities from intake to fulfillment.

Vaco provides consulting, permanent placement, executive search, and strategic staffing services to connect skilled professionals with companies in need. Their approach focuses on talent acquisition and management, helping businesses fill challenging positions and address organizational issues. Vaco generates revenue through consulting fees, placement fees for permanent hires, and contracts for temporary staffing. They serve a diverse range of industries, primarily in the United States, and are expanding globally. Clients value Vaco for their personalized service and access to a wide network of qualified candidates, leading to a high rate of repeat business. The goal of Vaco is to facilitate successful matches between companies and professionals, ensuring that both parties achieve their objectives.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Birmingham, null

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vaco's continued global expansion, such as the recent opening of the Calgary office, offers employees opportunities for international career growth and development.
  • Recognition by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts as a top recruiting and staffing firm enhances Vaco's reputation, making it an attractive place to work.
  • The company's proactive approach to market trends, as evidenced by their Talent Pulse Reports, positions them as a thought leader in the talent solutions industry.

What critics are saying

  • Economic uncertainty and a competitive labor market, as highlighted in the Q2 Talent Pulse Report, could impact Vaco's ability to place candidates and maintain client relationships.
  • Rapid expansion and opening of new offices may strain resources and lead to operational challenges, potentially affecting service quality.

What makes Vaco unique

  • Vaco's broad industry coverage and global expansion, including a strong presence in Canada, set it apart from competitors who may focus on niche markets or specific regions.
  • Their comprehensive service offerings, from consulting to permanent placement and strategic staffing, provide a one-stop solution for clients' talent needs, unlike firms that specialize in only one area.
  • Vaco's high rate of repeat and referred business underscores their reputation for delivering high-quality candidates and personalized service, distinguishing them from less client-focused competitors.