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Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 12/18/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Sales - Non-Technical Job Number: 24735 Pay: $115,000-$125,000 Remote / Hybrid Jobs: Hybrid

Job Description

A leading financial services company is seeking an AVP, Business Development to drive membership growth and expand strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with strong business development experience and the ability to build executive-level relationships. Working cross-functionally, the new leader will accelerate growth initiatives by acquiring and developing new partner groups and deepening existing relationships while coaching the team, aligning internal stakeholders, and advancing the organization’s overall business objectives.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

$115,000-$125,000 + bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K - company match

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
Business Development & Growth

Lead strategies to enroll and activate new Select Employee Groups (SEGs), directly sourcing opportunities and building relationships with C-Suite and decision-makers.
Deepen engagement with existing SEGs and sponsors by delivering measurable value, strengthening retention, and driving new member acquisition, deposits, and loans.
Manage and grow a portfolio of SEGs, ensuring alignment with growth objectives and profitability.

Player-Coach Leadership

Actively contribute to business development as an individual contributor while also mentoring and guiding the team to achieve SEG and sponsor growth goals.
Set a clear cadence for performance, providing coaching, feedback, and accountability that builds a high-performing, change-ready team.

Strategic Relationship Management

Serve as a trusted advisor to sponsors and SEGs, balancing their needs with priorities to foster long-term partnerships.
Build high-impact external relationships that position the company as the preferred financial partner for SEG employees.

Collaboration & Execution

Partner with internal stakeholders, including branch, Marketing, Lending, and Member Services, to deliver tailored strategies, campaigns, and SEG activations.
Track, measure, and report on SEG and sponsor activities, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability for results.

Requirements:

8-10 years of related experience, including significant proactive outbound sales and business development experience
5+ years of experience managing a sales or business development function
Bachelor’s degree preferred; An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated qualifications
Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Ability to proficiently read and interpret information on systems and documents
Ability to write in English using correct spelling and grammar
Ability to speak tactfully and effectively in English to members, volunteers, prospects, and employees at all levels of the organization
Excellent sales/persuasive skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change; ability to quickly learn specialized applications and systems
Initiative and self-direction
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people at all levels
Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability, including the ability to prioritize

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Saxon Huckell
Associate Search Director - Murray Technical

Specializing in matching talent with exciting opportunities in Engineering, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management Supply Chain, and IT.