Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - R&D Tax

Our client is a Leading R&D tax firm, helping UK businesses gain access to funding for innovation & growth. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their fast-growing St Helens team in what is a highly exciting opportunity for someone with previous R&D tax/innovation incentives experience. You will be responsible for engaging and closing new business as well as leveraging your existing network in order hit and exceed KPIs.

Salary: £40k-£50k + Package

About this role

For this role we require individuals that have proven sales and business development experience in the R&D market. You will be required to build a network from which to develop client opportunities. You will have full autonomy for your work and must have the gravitas and charisma to build your own portfolio. Exceptional communication and negotiating skills are a given as is a comprehensive understanding of the R&D industry with demonstrable awareness to be able to give instant guidance to clients on the extent of their claim. Experience in our client's core sectors of agriculture, construction and software.

An ideal candidate will have

• A strong existing contact book within relevant industries
• Ability to run 360 sales process
• Ability to self-generate leads, as well as close leads
• Be able to deliver face to face/virtual sales meetings to C-Suite Execs
• Commutable distance to St Helens
• Be a team player, collaborative and sociable
• Have an interest in innovation/emerging industries

• For more information on this outstanding opportunity. Please apply or contact John Muir on Linkedin or via email.