Business Development Manager (R&D Tax Consulting)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (R&D Tax Consulting): Generating and converting B2B opportunities for professional services solutions with an accent on lead generation, complex value propositions, and senior client engagement. Focus on building strategic client portfolios, explaining corporation tax solutions, creating tailored proposals, and negotiating new business across multiple industries.

Location: London, United Kingdom, with hybrid flexibility of up to 100 remote days per year

Company

Professional services organization delivering consulting, digital, and managed services in innovation, HR, and tax across 14 countries.

What you will do

• Generate new business through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, networking, and other go-to-market activities.
• Prospect and engage senior clients and partner organizations throughout the sales cycle.
• Research opportunities, expand the client portfolio, and close deals with organizations of different sizes.
• Maintain CRM data and report on sales activity and pipeline progress.
• Build product expertise and communicate complex value propositions clearly.
• Develop tailored market expertise, support bespoke acquisition content, and lead presentations and negotiations.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of business development experience in professional services or B2B solution-based sales, with a record of exceeding new business targets.
• Solid understanding of corporation tax schemes and their application to client solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic background.
• Strong sales, presentation, negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage a client portfolio, identify opportunities, and maintain a proactive, reliable work ethic.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working with up to 100 remote days per year and access to London office spaces.
• hirify.global Academy, digital learning, career coaching, tailored development support, and professional qualification assistance.
• 25 days of annual leave, the option to purchase five additional days, and an extra birthday day off.
• Private health cover, Healthshield membership, remote GP access, pension matching, and death-in-service coverage.
• Company laptop and iPhone, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted fitness memberships, and employee shopping and leisure discounts.
• International mobility, professional events, and direct engagement with clients across technology, manufacturing, construction, food, and other sectors.