Business Development Manager
Join a leading advisory firm driving innovation and business growth
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join a respected consultancy where quality relationships matter more than high-volume sales? This is an opportunity to represent a market-leading advisory firm specialising in R&D Tax Relief and Grant Funding, helping businesses unlock valuable innovation funding through a trusted, compliant, and consultative approach.
You’ll work with senior business leaders across the UK and Republic of Ireland, developing new client relationships and building a strong pipeline of opportunities. If you enjoy solution-led sales, thrive in a professional environment, and want to be rewarded for delivering quality business, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000-£50,000 basic salary
- Excellent uncapped commission structure with realistic six-figure earning potential
- Performance-related bonuses based on quality and revenue generation
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Additional annual leave
- Employee mentoring and professional development programme
- Financial planning services
- Company events
- Free onsite parking
- Employee referral scheme
About Your Next Employer
Our client is a highly regarded advisory firm specialising in innovation funding, supporting businesses through R&D Tax Relief and Grant Funding claims. Known for their integrity, technical expertise, and compliant approach, they have built a strong reputation for delivering credible, defensible outcomes for clients.
As the business continues to grow, they are investing in ambitious sales professionals who can develop long-term client relationships and contribute to the company’s continued success.
About You
- Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Account Executive or Senior Sales role within professional services.
- Track record of winning new business and managing complex sales cycles
- Experience engaging with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers
- Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to identify commercial opportunities
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated, resilient and target-driven
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business opportunities across the UK and Republic of Ireland
- Build relationships with business owners (Start ups and Scale ups)
- Promote the firm’s R&D Tax Relief and Grant Funding advisory services through a consultative sales approach
- Generate, qualify and convert high-quality sales opportunities
- Manage the full sales process from initial engagement through to handover with the advisory team
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM, ensuring opportunities are effectively progressed
- Collaborate closely with technical specialists to deliver tailored funding solutions for clients
- Represent the business professionally while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and client service
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you’re an ambitious Business Development Manager seeking a role with a respected organisation that values integrity, professional development and long-term client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the VANRATH team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Skills:Sale Sales development new business business development account management Business Development
Benefits:Bonus Medical & Life Insurance
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