Business Development Manager
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Unlock Opportunity.
Fresh People are partnering with a well-established, independent accountancy and advisory firm in East Kent, recognised for delivering high-quality services across audit, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory.
As part of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to work closely with the M&A and Client Services Manager, supporting the firm’s expansion strategy and strengthening its client base.
This is a highly visible, commercially focused role where you will play a key part in identifying opportunities, winning new business, and developing long-term client relationships.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work directly alongside senior leadership and corporate finance/M&A teams
- Be part of a firm with a strong reputation and established client base
- Opportunity to shape and drive growth strategy
- Blend of strategic business development and relationship management
- Exposure to high-value transactions and advisory work
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients
- Develop relationships with:
- Business owners
- SMEs
- Professional introducers (lawyers, banks, IFAs)
- Work closely with the M&A team to support deal origination and pipeline development
- Engage with existing clients to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities
- Represent the firm at networking events, industry forums, and client meetings
- Support proposal development and pitch presentations
- Track and report on business development activity and pipeline
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, or Relationship Management role
- Background within:
- Professional services (accountancy, legal, corporate finance) OR
- B2B relationship-led environments
- Strong network and ability to build relationships at senior level
- Commercially driven with a track record of generating opportunities
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to:
- Work at the front end of growth and deal activity
- Build a strong network across the Kent and South East business community
- Develop into a senior commercial leader within the business
- Strong progression opportunities within a growing firm
If this role describes you and you keen to identify new opportunities on behalf of this business then send your CV across today for consideration for the role
