Business Development Manager

PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in Mansfield is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives and shape their business development strategy. The role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing key client relationships, and collaborating with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in professional services and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in business development within professional services.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development initiatives with senior partners.
• Manage and optimise business development pipeline for opportunities.
• Design and execute BD campaigns to engage senior-level prospects.
• Mentor and coach colleagues to enhance business development capabilities.

Skills

Business development

Relationship-building

Communication

Leadership

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PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

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Mansfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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In a nutshell

Are you a seasoned and strategic business development professional ready to take the next step in your career? As our business development manager, you’ll lead high-impact growth initiatives and play a key role in shaping our business development strategy across a dynamic corporate market.

Lead with influence: drive growth across the Bristol region

Strategic collaboration: partner with senior tax, audit and corporate finance leaders to unlock new markets and build high-value client relationships

Strengthen key accounts: take ownership of our most important client relationships, enhancing service delivery and deepening engagement

Shape the future: reporting directly to the chief marketing officer, you’ll be a senior member of our 17-strong BD/marketing team, contributing to a collaborative, innovative and high-performing environment

What you'll be doing day to day

• Lead strategic business development initiatives in collaboration with tax, audit and advisory partners, aligned with our growth priorities
• Manage and optimise a robust business development pipeline, qualifying high-value opportunities and leads
• Design and execute BD and sector campaigns to engage senior-level prospects
• Oversee a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and identifying opportunities for growth
• Work closely with client engagement partners to expand service offerings across existing relationships
• Mentor and coach colleagues across the firm to elevate their business development capabilities
• Provide expert guidance on proposal development, pricing strategies and pitch presentations
• Champion the use of CRM to track relationship-building activities and business development progress
• Facilitate strategic BD meetings with multidisciplinary teams to drive collaboration and innovation

About you

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to:

• Bring substantial experience in business development within professional services
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Be confident in engaging senior internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Excel at managing multiple priorities and performing under pressure
• Be a collaborative leader who inspires and supports others
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own transport