Business Development Executive

Cooper Parry; West Tolgus; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate new sales opportunities and build relationships with prospects. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills. This is a target-driven role that supports professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Unlimited paid annual leave

Supported development and tailored training opportunities

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and desire to learn.
• Ability to engage Business Owners and C-Level executives effectively.
• Experience with managing detailed information via CRM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate CRM records and track communications.
• Collaborate with various teams to contribute to campaigns.
• Generate leads through research and networking.

Skills

B2B sales/telesales experience

Charismatic and engaging manner

Effective verbal and written communication

Commercial awareness

Flexibility to respond quickly

Job description

About the role...

Do you thrive on the buzz of speaking to potential new clients? As our next Business Development Executive, positioned in the Nurture team, you will get excited about generating new opportunities and making things happen. This role differs from your standard BD or sales role; Nurture focuses on developing relationships with businesses we have met before and are not current clients of. The team works on developing these relationships with value-add content and event insights, being reactive and well-informed about the business. We help identify opportunities and support bringing them back into the business.

We are looking for someone to join the nurture team and play a pivotal role in its success. We seek someone to bring energy and ambition to source and create new sales opportunities.

In simple terms, as a Business Development Executive, you will secure meetings with prospects to generate opportunities for work across the wider business, with a particular focus on mid-sized companies.

This is a highly target-driven role and will be part of a focused and ambitious business development growth team, where you will be the driving force.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records—including tracking emails, flags to help group targets, and tailor communications.
• Collaborate closely with the Origination, Marketing, and Business Development teams; actively share insights and feedback from your research and activities, and contribute ideas for campaigns.
• Monitor news, updates, or organizational changes relevant to your targets.
• Develop relationships with Key Decision Makers at businesses in the nurture pool, such as those we have met or have an existing relationship with, including ex-clients.
• Generate leads through desk-based research, identifying needs, and positioning our services as solutions to their challenges via social channel selling, event invitations, outbound email campaigns, and external networking.
• Gather intelligence to help create, develop, and deliver market campaigns.
• Proactively promote Cooper Parry across multiple channels.
• Secure follow-up meetings with Key Decision Makers.
• Promote our business areas, including finance, accounting, audit, tax services, corporate finance, specialist advisory services, and more.

About you...

This role is ideal for a self-starter with a proactive attitude and a desire to learn new skills and progress.

You will work successfully to engage Business Owners and C-Level executives and meet tight deadlines, developing effective strategies on the spot.

You will also have:

• B2B sales/telesales experience (not essential)
• Charismatic and engaging manner with the ability to build rapport and influence key decision makers
• Commercial awareness and the ability to adapt your style to different audiences
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on competitive positioning
• Extensive experience managing detailed information accurately via CRM
• Flexibility to respond quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to build relationships from the first point of contact

About us...

We’re straightforward and prioritize people and relationships over products and services. This approach has made us the fastest-growing firm of accountants in the UK, and we aim to continue this growth.

In recent years, we have achieved notable milestones:

• Won 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplaces, including Best in Class for Wellbeing, Employee Voice, Culture & Purpose, and Employee Experience; and recognized as the No.1 Best Company/Most Inspiring Place to Work in the Large Companies category, and No.3 overall.
• B Corp certified, measuring and improving our social and environmental impact.
• Named the No.1 Accountancy Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies, and ranked No.30 among the Best Large Companies for 2023.

What’s in it for you...

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here, they produce excellent work. We offer:

• Supported development and tailored training opportunities
• Unlimited paid annual leave (Open Holidays)
• A supportive team environment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Empowerment to excel in your role
• Comprehensive wellbeing support covering physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities with local communities and charities
• A range of benefits via our CP Pay & Perks platform

We believe everyone performs best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will work with you to ensure you have what you need to succeed.

If you have questions about our Diversity & Inclusion policies or accessibility during the application process, please get in touch.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

We appreciate your interest, but unsolicited CVs will not be considered. Please only submit CVs for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If interested in working with us, contact [e-mail]. We will reach out if we need additional support.