Job Description
Business Development Manager
Counting King | Grants, Tax Incentives & Business Finance
Office-based in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester.
Full-time working week, 9AM - 5PM Monday – Friday.
Basic salary £24,000 - £35,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) plus generous uncapped commission.
What do we do?
We specialise in empowering our clients by helping them to access a variety of funding solutions. Thriving businesses are integral to the success of our economic landscape and, amid the current challenges faced by many, Counting King is dedicated to supporting businesses of all sizes and sectors to grow and reach their goals.A leader in the R&D Tax sector, we have expanded our offering to include other tax services as well as more traditional business financing options. Our ultimate goal is to provide an all-encompassing finance function for our clients.
Despite the challenges that come with being a start-up in a saturated industry, Counting King has found success beyond its expectations, with major growth across all areas of the organisation. We have successfully secured our clients over £50 million in funding since our inception in 2021.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an office-based Business Development Manager to join our growing Sales Team. Reporting to our Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial success of our Incentives and Business Finance functions.
If you are a results-driven sales professional with a passion for finance and talent for building strong relationships, we invite you to join us in our commitment to empowering businesses to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and expand our prospect database using a variety of sales prospecting methods, to attract new clients and referral partners to use Counting King as their provider of choice.
* Maintain a wide network of clients and referral partners, managing these relationships with professionalism.
* Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all our products, services and solutions.
* Recognise and respond to changing client needs, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Manage inbound queries from new and existing clients and partners in a timely manner.
* Deliver on KPIs as set by the business.
* Work cohesively with other departments to ensure clients and referral partners receive best possible service.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
* Some experience with or an interest in sales / business development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage and build relationships with clients.
* Strong work-ethic, self-motivated and proactive, with a results-driven mindset.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good computer literacy.
* Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* Some experience in financial services.
* Proven sales target delivery experience.
* Existing network within the SME world.
* Knowledge of tax incentives such as Research & Development Tax Credits, Embedded Capital Allowances and Land Remediation Relief.
* Knowledge of business finance solutions such as Invoice Finance, Asset Finance and Business Loans.
Benefits:
* Enhanced holiday package of 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Your birthday off after twelve months service.
* Healthcare plan after twelve months service.
* Additional day off each year after two years’ service.
* Friendly working culture and relaxed office environment, with regular office events.
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