Business Development Manager

Ayming UK is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our thriving team in London. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead Generation: Generating new business leads through traditional go-to-market methods such as cold calling, email, and LinkedIn.
• Client Facing: Prospecting high-level clients and partner organisations in person and via phone call, while maintaining strong communicative abilities throughout the sales cycle.
• Research and Preparation: Proactively seeking opportunities to build a client portfolio using the existing network to close deals with organisations of all sizes.
• Data Management: Managing and updating the CRM system and reporting on sales activity.
• Product Expert: Demonstrating updated product knowledge and ensuring this is applied within all communications; able to explain and promote a complex value proposition.
• Vertical Focus: Delivering tailored expertise to increase market visibility, and aiding marketing in creating bespoke content for pitching and acquisition.
• Expertise: Understanding sales principles and delivering an excellent client experience, creating compelling presentations and hosting negotiations.

Qualifications

• Business Development Experience: 5‑7+ years in business development within professional services or B2B solution‑based sales, with a proven track record of exceeding new business targets.
• Financial and Tax Knowledge: Solid understanding of corporation tax schemes to enable effective client engagement and tailored solution delivery.
• Educational Background: Holds a Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent, supporting technical competence and professional credibility.
• Professional Work Ethic & Reliability: Demonstrates a strong work ethic, drive, and determination to exceed new business targets; dependable and mature in client interactions and peer collaboration.
• Client‑Centric and Proactive Approach: Organised and capable of independently managing a client portfolio; proactive communicator who builds lasting relationships and consistently seeks new opportunities through strategic lead generation and innovation.

HR Policy

• Unleash your potential with Ayming Academy and Ayming Digital Academy. Grow your career with tailored support programs such as My Professional Journey or MoveWithUS.
• Work your way: enjoy flexibility, inspiring spaces, and up to 100 remote days per year.
• Connect and celebrate through events and gatherings all year round (Webinars, “Coffee With”, etc.).

Local benefits

• A competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work.
• Thorough internal training to learn real‑world applications of R&D Tax Consulting, in line with HMRC guidelines.
• The opportunity to join a multi‑talented team of dual‑qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants, and software specialists.
• Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, construction, food, and others.
• Being part of a great team of over 70 Aymers in our London office.
• Extensive career development, progression, and training – continuous development and support for your professional qualifications, personal goals, and aspirations.
• Career Coaching to help you make the best use of your time.
• International mobility.

Employee perks

• 25 days holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• 5% company pension matched contribution.
• Immediate membership to Healthshield, a well‑being medical health scheme.
• Day‑one access to Help@hand, an app‑based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• Company laptop and iPhone.
• Private health cover.
• Basic salary death in service benefit (x4).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• 25% off gym memberships, leisure centres, bootcamps, or yoga studios.
• Access to an employee benefits platform (Sodexo) with multiple discounts across high‑street stores, grocery shopping, travel, and leisure activities.