Business Development Manager

CBTax


Date: 1 day ago
City: Northampton, England
Contract type: Full time
Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Northampton (Office-Based)

Salary: Negotiable | OTE £110k+

Reporting to: Commercial Director

Close Bigger Deals. Build Strategic Partnerships. Drive Growth at Speed.

CBTax is one of the UK’s fastest-growing R&D tax consultancies, and our growth is powered by exceptional business development. We partner with innovative businesses to unlock millions in tax relief, and now we’re looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to lead from the front.

If you’ve got a strong B2B sales record, a sharp commercial mindset, and the hunger to win in a high-performance environment, this is your platform.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
  • Meet with business leaders to uncover opportunities and pitch tailored R&D solutions
  • Lead sales huddles and drive performance across a growing outbound team
  • Manage and optimise a strong B2B pipeline to hit and exceed targets
  • Collaborate with marketing to refine lead-gen campaigns and outreach
  • Oversee onboarding to ensure a seamless, high-touch client experience
  • Deliver clear sales reporting and performance insights to leadership
  • Consistently follow up and engage prospects with precision and purpose

What You Bring

  • Proven success in B2B sales or business development ideally in a fast-growth setting
  • Strong pipeline management and a data-driven approach to closing deals
  • Excellent communicator and natural relationship builder
  • Confident handling high-value negotiations and complex decision-makers
  • Self-motivated, organised, and focused on results
  • Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have

  • Experience in R&D tax, recruitment sales, or professional/financial services
  • Work or educational experience in engineering, science or manufacturing is a HUGE bonus
  • Background in consultative or solution-led selling

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

  • Love the thrill of closing deals and smashing targets
  • Are commercially sharp, strategic, and persistent
  • Want uncapped earning potential and a clear path to progression
  • Enjoy influencing key decision-makers in ambitious businesses
  • Thrive in a performance culture where results are recognised and rewarded

What’s in It for You?

  • Uncapped commission with six-figure earning potential
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Bupa private healthcare
  • Electric Car Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme – stay ahead with the latest gear
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Career Growth & Culture

  • Clear progression to Senior BDM, Commercial Lead, or Leadership roles
  • Weekly coaching, team collaboration, and access to sales resources
  • Work in a no-fluff, high-performance culture that backs results with reward

About CBTax

CBTax is an award-winning tax consultancy, helping UK businesses unlock innovation through R&D tax relief. Our growth has been fuelled by a commitment to expertise, client value, and high-performance execution. Join us and be part of what’s next.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, just let us know—we’ll support you every step of the way.
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