Business Development Manager

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 700 employees, we are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Manager to join our team who thrives in a collaborative environment, is adaptable and resilient and demonstrates a positive and emotionally intelligent approach to work.

Your Education, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a professional service or complex B2B client-facing environment.
• A-Level educated with previous experience in a professionally related field such as Marketing, Sales or similar disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate critical thinking, lateral thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced work environment.

Why Dains

Ranked 29th in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size. With over 700 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with.

Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support.

Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Business Development Manager

• Originate new business revenue by executing the Client Acquisition and Development strategy, collaborating with the broader Partner & Director teams to drive growth.
• Enhance the Dains market presence and brand awareness by leveraging Key Business Influences (KBI’s) and building strong relationships within the industry.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with the Client Acquisition Team, stakeholders, partners, directors and key business influencers to support business objectives.
• Conduct competitor analysis, track market trends and gather actionable insights to inform decision-making and refine strategies.
• Develop a robust referral network, driving lead generation and support business expansion.
• Play a key role in the development and execution of strategic business plans, contributing to our long-term growth objectives.

Some of the Reward and Benefits we offer

• 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible work options
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Life assurance
• Private medical
• Cycle to work scheme
• Greener car scheme
• Regular development reviews and training
• Group staff pension scheme
• Discounted shopping platform
• Annual professional membership fees covered

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!