Business Development Manager

Guildford

About You

It is expected that the individual will have 3+ years (exec/manager depending) professional service experience. They should have a credible track record of demonstrating value through business development activity and the development and implementation of related marketing plans. A strong understanding of the key corporate sectors within the UK professional services market would be ideal

Other beneficial skills are as follows:

Demonstrate commercial understanding, so as to enhance the overall perception of business development and marketing within the Firm;

Strategic ability;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Works well in a team context;

Leadership/coaching upwards;

Analytical and numerate;

Recognised marketing qualification.

About The Role

To lead and manage the growth plans for the Surrey & Hampshire offices to achieve a minimum sustainable 10% growth in a 3 year cycle.

Whilst primarily a business development role, the role will also include liaising with local and national marketing functions.

Re-active Business Development (invites to tender, intermediary referrals)

Review local press and spot opportunities arising from articles / press releases, qualify these, and devise action plans to pursue any opportunities arising.

Establish a regional key account process for top referrers.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, which specialises in advising the management of developing private and public businesses. They pride themselves on creating and sustaining supportive relationships where objective and timely advice enables their clients to thrive and develop.

Their clients benefit from an integrated approach based on understanding the key issues facing small and medium sized businesses. This enables them to meet their needs at each stage of development and allows their clients to focus on building the value of their business.

The principal services they provide include:

* Assurance and advisory

* Business support services

* Corporate finance

* Corporate recovery and insolvency

* Forensic

* Financial planning

* Management consultancy

* Taxation

Things you should know

Extensive benefits befitting a top 10 firm.

Season ticket loan

Gym membership

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Childcare vouchers

Excellent holidays entitlement