Fresh People

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? • Join a highly respected and growing professional services firm • Work closely with Partners, Directors and senior leadership teams • Play a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives • Build relationships across Kent, London and the South East business community • Opportunity to influence future growth plans and commercial strategy • 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: • Identifying and developing new business opportunities across multiple service lines • Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective clients • Developing relationships with business owners, SMEs and corporate organisations • Establishing and maintaining relationships with professional introducers including solicitors, banks, IFAs and consultants • Supporting Partners with networking, client development and relationship-building activities • Identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities across existing client portfolios • Attending networking events, industry functions and client meetings • Supporting proposal creation, presentations and business pitches • Monitoring pipeline activity and reporting on business development performance • Working collaboratively with marketing and leadership teams to maximise growth opportunities About You We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate: • Proven success within a Business Development, Client Relationship or Commercial Growth role • Experience within professional services, accountancy, legal, financial services, consultancy or a relationship-led B2B environment • Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities • Confidence engaging with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders • A track record of generating opportunities and converting relationships into revenue • Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills • 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.

Fresh People are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Business Development Manager to join a highly respected and ambitious professional services firm based in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional who has worked within an accountancy practice, legal firm or similar professional services environment and enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting sustainable business growth. This is a predominantly office-based role working closely with the firm's leadership team to develop new business opportunities, strengthen existing relationships and help deliver the firm's long-term growth strategy. The Role Develop and execute proactive business development initiatives to generate new opportunities. Build relationships with business owners, decision-makers and professional introducers. Identify prospective clients through research, networking and targeted outreach. Manage and develop a robust pipeline using the firm's CRM system. Arrange meetings for Partners and support conversion of opportunities into new client relationships. Attend networking events, seminars and business functions to raise the firm's profile. Work closely with Partners and the Marketing team on campaigns, events and client engagement activity. Monitor market activity, competitors and emerging opportunities across Kent and the South East. About You To be successful you will ideally have: Previous Business Development experience gained within an accountancy practice, legal firm or professional services organisation. Experience generating new business through proactive prospecting and relationship building. A proven track record of achieving business development or sales targets. Experience managing sales pipelines and CRM systems. Excellent communication and networking skills. Confidence engaging with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders. A professional, self-motivated and commercially focused approach. What's on Offer Professional and supportive working environment Career development opportunities Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and ambitious professional services firm Full-time office-based role in Canterbury Please Note Applications will only be considered from candidates with previous Business Development experience gained within an accountancy practice, legal services or another professional services environment. If you are looking to develop your career within a highly regarded professional services firm and have the experience we're seeking, we'd love to hear from you.