Business Development Manager

Albert Goodman LLP; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual salary review

Medicash plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering day

Cinema discounts

GymFlex discounts

Private medical insurance

Electric car and cycle to work

Job summary

Albert Goodman is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our relationship-led approach across our professional services network. You will split time between supporting our Business Recovery & Insolvency team and expanding partnerships across the South West, with the role based in Taunton or Bristol.

You’ll build relationships with referral partners, support growth through accountants, solicitors, lenders, and other introducers, and report progress to the BD Director.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a business development or relationship management role.
• Experience within recovery and insolvency referral network is desirable.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Confident communicator capable of building rapport with introducers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners to generate a steady flow of introductions.
• Collaborate with the Business Recovery & Insolvency team to engage referral sources.
• Identify target sectors and referral sources with the Business Development Director.
• Provide regular progress updates on targets and partner engagement.
• Align business development activity with wider marketing and profile-raising initiatives.
• Track and report on activity, pipeline and conversion using our CRM system.
• Attend networking events and industry functions to identify opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Driving licence

Teamwork

Tools

CRM system

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to support our growth plans.

You’ll help develop our relationship-led approach within our professional services network. Around half of your time will be dedicated to supporting our Business Recovery & Insolvency department, where referral relationships are vital. You’ll focus on developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing referral partners to support our growing Business Recovery & Insolvency team.This could be with professional contacts such as accountants, solicitors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other referral partners who can introduce insolvency and restructuring opportunities.

The remainder of the role will support the Business Development Director, with varied business development activity throughout the South West, helping partners and directors across the firm generate new business opportunities.

The role is full time and can be based in either our Taunton or Bristol offices.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners to generate a consistent flow of introductions
• Work closely with the Business Recovery & Insolvency team to build relationships with referral sources
• Work with the Business Development Director to identify target sectors and referral sources
• Provide regular updates on progress against business development targets and referral partner engagement
• Ensure business development activity is aligned with our wider marketing and profile-raising initiatives
• Track and report on business development activity, pipeline and conversion rates using our CRM system
• Attend networking events and industry functions to identify new opportunities and promote Albert Goodman's services

What we need from you

• 3+ years’ experience in a business development or relationship management role, ideally gained within professional services, financial services, or a related B2B environment
• Experience within recovery and insolvency, and the referral network around it
• Mature professional judgment with the ability to operate with confidence and discretion
• A natural relationship-builder who is comfortable networking and meeting new people at all levels of seniority
• A confident communicator, with the ability to build rapport and trust with colleagues and introducers
• Excellent teamworking and collaboration skills
• A full driving licence, as this role will involve regular travel between offices and to meetings across the region

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa private medical insurance available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressiveand impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are alwayslooking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, and offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued.We ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!

No 1 accountancy firm to work for in the uk 2022.

Best accountancy firm to work for in the uk 2022.

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We’re delighted to welcome Mark as Corporate Tax Partner in our Bristol office.
With extensive experience across corporate tax restructuring, share transactions and tax compliance, Mark will strengthen our specialist tax advisory offering and support our continued growth.
We’re also pleased to welcome David as a Director in our Business Recovery & Insolvency team, further expanding our specialist expertise.
A warm welcome to both Mark and David. We’re excited to have you on board.
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