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Role - Business Development Manager

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Create Opportunity.

Fresh People are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy and advisory practice with an established reputation across Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance, Wealth Management and Business Advisory services.

Following continued growth and investment, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to work alongside the firm's senior leadership team, helping to identify new opportunities, strengthen strategic relationships and support the next phase of growth.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional who enjoys building relationships, opening doors, creating opportunities and becoming a trusted adviser within the business community.

Why Join?

andbull; Join a highly respected and growing professional services firm
andbull; Work closely with Partners, Directors and senior leadership teams
andbull; Play a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives
andbull; Build relationships across Kent, London and the South East business community
andbull; Opportunity to influence future growth plans and commercial strategy
andbull; Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities whilst strengthening relationships with existing clients, professional introducers and strategic partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

andbull; Identifying and developing new business opportunities across multiple service lines
andbull; Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective clients
andbull; Developing relationships with business owners, SMEs and corporate organisations
andbull; Establishing and maintaining relationships with professional introducers including solicitors, banks, IFAs and consultants
andbull; Supporting Partners with networking, client development and relationship-building activities
andbull; Identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities across existing client portfolios
andbull; Attending networking events, industry functions and client meetings
andbull; Supporting proposal creation, presentations and business pitches
andbull; Monitoring pipeline activity and reporting on business development performance
andbull; Working collaboratively with marketing and leadership teams to maximise growth opportunities

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

andbull; Proven success within a Business Development, Client Relationship or Commercial Growth role
andbull; Experience within professional services, accountancy, legal, financial services, consultancy or a relationship-led B2B environment
andbull; Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities
andbull; Confidence engaging with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders
andbull; A track record of generating opportunities and converting relationships into revenue
andbull; Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
andbull; A proactive, self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach

If you enjoy developing relationships, creating opportunities and helping businesses grow, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.