About this role
Remote – London/South East | £40,000–£60,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Ready to take ownership of your own sales success and play a key role in growing an ambitious advisory business?
We're working with a fast-growing accounting and business advisory firm looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support its continued expansion across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with experience in accounting, finance or financial services who enjoys winning new business, building meaningful relationships and working directly with business owners.
The Opportunity
You'll play a pivotal role in driving new business, expanding the firm's client base and developing strategic relationships with SMEs and business owners.
The business takes a modern, consultative approach, offering more than traditional accountancy services by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner to its clients.
You'll have the autonomy to develop your own opportunities, build a strong network and make a genuine impact on the company's growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, generate and convert new business opportunities across the UK.
- Build relationships with SME owners, directors and key decision-makers.
- Develop referral networks, introduce relationships and strategic partnerships.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting through to negotiation, closing and client on boarding.
- Promote the firm's accounting, advisory and financial services to prospective clients.
- Attend networking events, meetings and industry functions to generate new opportunities.
- Work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and support the wider business strategy.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently work towards revenue targets.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in business development, sales or client acquisition.
- Essential experience within accounting, finance, banking, lending, insurance or financial services.
- A track record of generating new business and winning clients.
- Experience selling to SMEs, business owners or senior decision-makers.
- Confident building relationships and developing referral partnerships.
- A consultative sales approach with strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, commercially driven and comfortable working autonomously.
- A proactive individual who enjoys networking and identifying new opportunities.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000–£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Uncapped commission structure – (£35k OTE 1st year)
- Remote working – London/ Southeast
- Flexible working environment.
- Occasional UK travel for client meetings and networking.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive, entrepreneurial culture.
- The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing advisory business.
Interested?
If you're an ambitious Business Development professional with a background in financial services and a passion for winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.