Dictionary of Business Terms: rainmaker
rainmaker
individual who brings significant amounts of new business to a company such as a law or accounting firm.
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms: rainmaker
rainmaker
individual who brings significant amounts of new business to a financial services organization. The rainmaker may bring in wealthy brokerage customers who generate a large dollar volume of commissions. Or he or she may be an investment banker who attracts corporate or municipal finance underwritings or merger and acquisition business. Because they are so important to the firm, rainmakers are usually given special perquisites and bonus compensation.
