Business Development Manager

Adore Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Remote work

Flexible working

Career progression

Travel for meetings

Entrepreneurial culture

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business for a fast-growing accounting and business advisory firm across the UK. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle, build relationships with SME owners and senior decision-makers, and promote the firm’s accounting, advisory and financial services.

This remote UK role offers £40,000–£60,000 base plus uncapped commission (OTE £35k in year one), flexible working, occasional UK travel, and clear

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales in a professional services environment.
• Experience selling to SMEs and business owners or senior decision-makers.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, generate and convert new business opportunities across the UK.
• Build relationships with SME owners, directors and key decision-makers.
• Develop referral networks, introducer relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, closing and onboarding.
• Promote accounting, advisory and financial services to prospective clients.
• Attend networking events and industry functions to generate opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and support strategy.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and work toward revenue targets.

Skills

Proven experience in business dev

Sales or client acquisition

Accounting/financial services know‑how

Relationships with SME owners

Negotiation & communication

Self-motivated & autonomous

Job description

Business Development Manager

Remote – UK | £40,000–£60,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission

Ready to take ownership of your own sales success and play a key role in growing an ambitious advisory business?

We're working with a fast-growing accounting and business advisory firm looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support its continued expansion across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with experience in accounting, finance or financial services who enjoys winning new business, building meaningful relationships and working directly with business owners.

The Opportunity

You'll play a pivotal role in driving new business, expanding the firm's client base and developing strategic relationships with SMEs and business owners.

The business takes a modern, consultative approach, offering more than traditional accountancy services by positioning itself as a long‑term strategic partner to its clients.

You'll have the autonomy to develop your own opportunities, build a strong network and make a genuine impact on the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, generate and convert new business opportunities across the UK.
• Build relationships with SME owners, directors and key decision-makers.
• Develop referral networks, introducer relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting through to negotiation, closing and client onboarding.
• Promote the firm's accounting, advisory and financial services to prospective clients.
• Attend networking events, meetings and industry functions to generate new opportunities.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and support the wider business strategy.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently work towards revenue targets.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales or client acquisition.
• Essential experience within accounting, finance, banking, lending, insurance or financial services.
• A track record of generating new business and winning clients.
• Experience selling to SMEs, business owners or senior decision-makers.Confident building relationships and developing referral partnerships.
• A consultative sales approach with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, commercially driven and comfortable working autonomously.
• A proactive individual who enjoys networking and identifying new opportunities.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000–£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission structure – (£35k OTE 1st year)
• Remote working – London/ Southeast
• Flexible working environment.
• Occasional UK travel for client meetings and networking.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive, entrepreneurial culture.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing advisory business.