Job title: Business Development Executive
Salary: Up to £30k basic, Year 1 OTE circa £50k-£55k
Location: Manchester & Northampton
Reporting into: Business Development Manager

About the Team:
You’ll be joining a passionate, driven team of sales professionals within an exciting and innovative R&D tax consultancy. Our team focuses on bringing creative tax-saving solutions to businesses across the UK and Ireland, supporting growth through research and development (R&D) claims. With our office locations expanding to Manchester, Dublin, and our Head Office in Northamptonshire, there are huge opportunities for both personal and professional development.

About the Role:
This role offers huge potential for a driven and dynamic B2B sales professional, account manager, telesales agent or an existing Business Development Executive looking for a fresh challenge. As a Business Development Executive at CBTax, you'll use your sales, relationship-building, and negotiation skills to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them. You will join an award-winning tax consultancy with big plans for growth, offering massive opportunities for development and progression.

In this Role, You'll:

• Proactively make outbound calls to potential clients, introducing CBTax's innovative tax solutions.
• Work alongside Business Development Managers to set appointments and drive sales.
• Handle inbound leads with enthusiasm, ensuring that no opportunity slips through the cracks.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, nurturing relationships and ensuring they receive the best possible service.
• Strategically plan your approach to generate 1-2 qualified appointments per week, contributing significantly to annual revenue targets of £500k-£750k.
• Keep client data up-to-date and accurate, constantly refining our CRM to ensure we have the best information available.
• Identify and qualify new leads, always on the lookout for the next big opportunity.
• Handle general administrative duties, ensuring data accuracy and supporting the team.

We're Seeking Someone with Experience Including:

• Proven background in sales, account management, or business development.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage comfortably with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
• Methodical, organised, and reliable, with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated to hit targets and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work autonomously, managing time and priorities effectively.
• A full driving license and reliable car for attending prospect meetings.
• Sector-specific experience or R&D-related experience is advantageous but not essential.

You Might Thrive in this Role if You:

• Are ambitious and looking for an opportunity that offers growth and development.
• Enjoy being proactive, working independently, and setting your own agenda.
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and are motivated to succeed in sales.
• Are comfortable picking up the phone, building relationships, and booking meetings.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

• Competitive base salary with uncapped attractive sales commission and performance bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Bupa healthcare coverage to keep you healthy.
• Access to the Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme for sustainable travel options.
• Tech Scheme to ensure you have the latest technology to perform at your best.
• Flex Benefits tailored to suit your lifestyle and excellent employee incentives.

About CBTax:
CBTax is an award-winning, leading tax consultancy supporting clients with R&D claims and other tax-saving initiatives. Recognised as the fastest-growing tax consultancy in the UK, our ambition is to become the largest R&D practice across the UK and Ireland. We have won multiple awards, including Business of the Year 2021 at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards and Fast Track Firm of the Year 2022 at the Accountancy Excellence Awards. Our continued growth means we are expanding our offices into Dublin and Manchester to complement our Head Office in Northamptonshire.

Inclusivity Statement:
We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. For applicants with disabilities, please contact us to let us know of any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process.