Strategic Business Development Manager – Professional Services

A leading UK professional services firm is looking to hire a Business Development Manager to support growth across its Southern region.

This is a newly created role with a strong focus on driving revenue through intermediary relationships, strategic targeting, and partner engagement. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, build pipelines, and embed a more commercial, proactive BD culture.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop and deliver regional business development strategies aligned to firmwide priorities
• Build and manage key intermediary relationships, driving new business opportunities
• Lead client targeting and cross-selling initiatives across multiple service lines
• Support high-quality pitch and tender activity
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape and execute growth plans
• Track performance, pipeline and ROI, using data to inform decision-making

The role requires:

• 5+ years’ experience in business development within professional or financial services
• Strong track record working with senior stakeholders and influencing at partner level
• Experience in intermediary management, client targeting, or relationship development
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and progress opportunities
• Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Why consider this role:

• High-profile, strategic position with strong visibility across the business
• Opportunity to shape regional growth strategy
• Collaborative, people-focused culture
• Hybrid working with flexibility

If you’re a commercially driven BD professional with experience in accountancy/professional services; looking for a step up in a strategic, relationship-led role, this could be an amazing next step for you

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