Business Development Director – South East (Tunbridge Wells office)
Top 10 Accountancy Firm | Newly Created Team | Competitive Six‑Figure Package
A leading top‑10 accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint a commercially strong
Business Development Director
to drive growth across London and the South East. This is an exciting time to join the business, with a newly established team
based from the Tunbridge Wells office
, with regular travel across London and the wider South East.
This role is ideal for someone with deep Business Development experience
within a professional services environment
(accountancy, consulting, legal, financial advisory, or similar) and a proven ability to originate, convert, and nurture revenue‑generating opportunities.
The Opportunity
The Business Development Director will play a key role in shaping regional growth, with responsibilities including:
* Originating new business opportunities across the region
* Leading the full sales process from first engagement through to conversion
* Building strong market relationships to enhance brand presence
* Researching and prioritising target clients to develop a high‑quality pipeline
* Working closely with Partners and service line teams to develop compelling proposals
* Managing and reporting on KPIs, pipeline performance, and conversion metrics
* Driving execution of the regional business development strategy
You'll have the scope to influence commercial direction and develop long‑term client relationships.
What You'll Bring
To be successful, you will need:
* Strong BD experience
within a professional services firm
(essential)
* A demonstrable track record of originating and winning new business
* Expertise in opportunity management, targeting, and sales strategy
* Excellent client‑facing and relationship‑building skills
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver BD activity with measurable impact
* The ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional initiatives
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects