In a nutshell
Are you a seasoned and strategic business development professional ready to take the next step in your career? As our business development manager, you’ll lead high-impact growth initiatives and play a key role in shaping our business development strategy across a dynamic corporate market.
Lead with influence: drive growth across the Bristol region
Strategic collaboration: partner with senior tax, audit and corporate finance leaders to unlock new markets and build high-value client relationships
Strengthen key accounts: take ownership of our most important client relationships, enhancing service delivery and deepening engagement
Shape the future: reporting directly to the chief marketing officer, you’ll be a senior member of our 17-strong BD/marketing team, contributing to a collaborative, innovative and high-performing environment
What you'll be doing day to day
1. Lead strategic business development initiatives in collaboration with tax, audit and advisory partners, aligned with our growth priorities
2. Manage and optimise a robust business development pipeline, qualifying high-value opportunities and leads
3. Design and execute BD and sector campaigns to engage senior-level prospects
4. Oversee a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and identifying opportunities for growth
5. Work closely with client engagement partners to expand service offerings across existing relationships
6. Mentor and coach colleagues across the firm to elevate their business development capabilities
7. Provide expert guidance on proposal development, pricing strategies and pitch presentations
8. Champion the use of CRM to track relationship-building activities and business development progress
9. Facilitate strategic BD meetings with multidisciplinary teams to drive collaboration and innovation
About you
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to:
10. Bring substantial experience in business development within professional services
11. Demonstrate outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
12. Be confident in engaging senior internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines
13. Excel at managing multiple priorities and performing under pressure
14. Be a collaborative leader who inspires and supports others
15. Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own transport