Corporate Business Development Manager in London

I help companies and individuals establish overseas with documentation support and bespoke relocation services. London is our biggest untapped market, and we’ve never had anyone whose job it was to properly develop it. This role changes that. We’re looking for someone to identify, build, and embed corporate relationships across the region. At the same time, the business is expanding beyond document legalisation into in‐country relocation services for internationally mobile employees. That work is already underway; early, selective, and being built properly rather than rushed.

A big part of this role is judgement. Knowing which organisations are worth pursuing, which services genuinely add value, and how to turn an initial conversation into a long‐term corporate relationship. We’re assessing that from the very start, so if what you read below sounds interesting, make sure you follow the instructions at the end.

About the business: Vital is an established international group that helps businesses prepare documents for use overseas, a specialist service that many organisations need repeatedly once international hiring or mobility becomes part of their normal operations. Alongside this, we are actively developing in‐country relocation services: supporting employees once they arrive with orientation, local set‐up, and practical integration. This is a natural extension of the work we already do, and a key part of where the business is heading.

You don’t need prior experience in either area. What matters is your ability to understand how organisations operate, where recurring needs arise, and how to embed services into real workflows rather than selling one‐off transactions.

What you’ll actually be doing: This is not an inbound sales or account admin role. You’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and engaging corporate clients in London and the South East with ongoing international hiring or mobility needs
• Building relationships with decision‐makers across HR, mobility, legal, compliance, and recruitment functions
• Developing corporate accounts that generate repeat, high‐margin work over time, across document services and, where appropriate, relocation support
• Identifying and developing referral and partner relationships that drive sustained corporate demand
• Representing the business at relevant networking events, including Chamber of Commerce meetings, embassy functions, and industry gatherings
• Qualifying opportunities properly and walking away from poor‐fit business when it doesn’t stack up

You’ll work closely with our operational teams to ensure new corporate clients are onboarded properly and stay embedded.

This role is not for everyone. You won’t be given a script. You won’t be micromanaged. You won’t be rewarded for volume at any cost. (You will be supported). You will be expected to think for yourself, manage your own pipeline, and make sensible commercial decisions that hold up over time. If you need constant direction or quick commission wins, this role will frustrate you.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a business development, partnerships, or relationship‐led sales role, although you may be early in your sales career
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders in a professional environment
• Strong written and spoken English
• The ability to work independently and organise your own time effectively
• Good commercial judgement and attention to detail

What we offer:

• £27,000 base salary plus commission with a realistic first-year uncapped OTE of £50,000, offering significant growth potential as your portfolio develops
• Commission accelerator for above-target performance
• Based from our central London office near Chancery Lane
• Exposure to the development of in‐country relocation services as the business evolves
• A realistic opportunity to build a meaningful corporate portfolio in London over time
• 22 days' holiday per year rising to 30 days over time, plus your birthday off
• A straightforward, supportive working culture where good thinking is valued
• This is a full-time role with genuine scope to grow as the London client base, and the broader service offering, develops.

How to apply: Click Apply Now - that’s the easy part. Before you attach your CV, you’ll need to include a covering letter explaining why this role suits you and how you would approach building long-term corporate relationships in a market that hasn’t been actively developed before. Applications without a covering letter will be rejected outright.

Final note: This role will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and building something properly. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.