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 - £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) plus generous uncapped commission.
What do we do?
At Counting King we provide businesses with the funding support they need to achieve lasting success, securing over £50,000,000 for our clients since our inception in 2021. Beginning our journey in the R&D Tax sector, we have since expanded our services to include a wide array of tax solutions as well as traditional business financing options. Our ultimate goal is to provide a one-stop solution for our clients’ financing needs, allowing them to focus on what they do best - growing their business.
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, Business Finance and Accountancy 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:
* Strong experience in business development and sales target delivery.
* 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.
* Experience selling accountancy, tax or business finance services.
* Existing network within the SME world.
Benefits:
* Enhanced holiday package of 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Healthcare plan after twelve months service.
* Your birthday off after twelve months service.
* Additional day off each year after two years’ service.
* Friendly working culture and relaxed office environment, with regular office events.