Client Development Director

Grow with us. Lead with us. At Pioneer, you'll work directly with executive teams, solving complex problems and shaping strategies that reset what's possible. Sometimes the work is headline-worthy. Sometimes it's foundational. But every project earns trust - and earns us the right to take on more. You'll get the kind of access, challenge, and growth found at big firms - while helping build a company that’s scaling fast and guided by what we value.

If you're looking for meaning, momentum, and a seat at the table, you're in the right place.

The Client Development Director is an experienced and highly strategic member of our growing market teams. This is a critical role responsible for leading, identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities at our clients. You will accomplish this by understanding complex client needs and architecting tailored, high-impact solutions. You will be a key driver of our growth, translating client challenges into successful engagements and expanding our footprint within key markets.

You will build a strong book of business by being a trusted advisor and strategic partner of your clients.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven business development professional with a strong demonstrated ability to generate pipeline, lead sales efforts, and establish Pioneer as a trusted consulting partner in the market.

• Proactively identify and target high-potential clients and market segments where our solutions can deliver significant value.
• Lead in partnership with Pioneer Practice and Delivery leadership to discover existing and prospective clients to uncover their strategic objectives, pain points, and desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design and propose comprehensive, customized solutions that directly address client challenges.
• Articulate the tangible value proposition of our offerings, demonstrating clear ROI and competitive advantages.
• Lead the development and presentation of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations that resonate with executive-level stakeholders and represent Pioneer solutions and capabilities.
• Strong deal building skills that deliver maximum revenue and margin.

• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within clients and target organizations.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding clients' evolving business landscapes and proactively identifying opportunities to deliver further value.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to refine sales approaches and add value to client conversations.
• Actively engage in professional networking organizations, industry communities, and business-sponsored events to strengthen Pioneer's market presence.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and hosting networking functions to expand our professional network and market presence.

• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close, ensuring a robust and healthy pipeline that is tracked in the Pioneer CRM system.
• Lead, develop, and execute strategic account plans at assigned clients to maximize client value and identify opportunities for expansion.
• Develop and execute a consistent relationship management strategy (cold outreach, referrals, networking, and strategic partnerships) to ensure pipeline health.
• Leverage existing relationships and industry networks to open new sales opportunities.
• Identify and qualify potential clients, positioning the firm’s full range of consulting services.
• Work closely with marketing to develop targeted campaigns and content that attract and engage potential clients while utilizing own lead generation tactics.

• Work closely with the VPCD, General Manager (GM) and solution/practice leaders to strategically pursue opportunities through smart, measured prospecting and strong relationship-building.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from sales to project execution and client…