Business Development Manager - Belfast

Leyton Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyton Group in Belfast is looking for a dynamic sales professional to win new business in the UK. You will own your pipeline from prospecting to close, targeting CFOs, Finance Directors and MDs, and hand off to delivery once won.

You'll engage in consultative conversations, lead proposals, and push revenue targets with uncapped commissions. This role offers full training and a high-velocity sales environment within a global business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a new business sales role.
• Track record of closing deals and not just generating leads.
• Comfortable selling at C-suite or senior finance level.
• Self-starter who can manage their own territory and time.
• Curious, commercially minded, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a targeted prospect list through outreach, networking and referrals.
• Run consultative conversations with senior stakeholders to uncover fit and communicate value.
• Lead proposals and presentations that land.
• Manage your pipeline accurately in our CRM.
• Stay across market trends to sharpen your commercial edge.
• Hit — and ideally beat — quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Skills

Prospecting

Closing deals

Relationship building

C-suite selling

Time management

Commercial mindset

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Your sales skills belong here — whatever industry you're coming from.

If you know how to open doors, build relationships, and close deals, we want to talk. At Leyton, we're not looking for someone who's already worked in tax or finance — we're looking for someone who's brilliant at winning new business and ready to do something genuinely meaningful with that talent.

We help UK businesses claim the government-backed funding they're already entitled to — through R&D tax credits, capital allowances, and other innovation incentives. It's a compelling, consultative sale with real impact, and our Manchester team is growing.

What you'll be doing

You'll own your pipeline from prospecting to close — identifying opportunities, getting in front of the right decision-makers (think CFOs, Finance Directors, and MDs), and bringing new clients on board. Once you've won the business, you'll hand off to our expert delivery team, so you can focus on what you do best: selling.

Day to day, that looks like:

• Building and working a targeted prospect list through outreach, networking, and referrals
• Running consultative conversations with senior stakeholders to uncover fit and communicate value
• Leading proposals and presentations that land
• Managing your pipeline accurately in our CRM
• Staying across market trends to sharpen your commercial edge
• Hitting — and ideally beating — quarterly and annual revenue targets

What we’re looking for

• At least 2 years' experience in a new business sales role — industry doesn't matter, hunger does
• A track record of closing, not just generating leads
• Comfortable selling at C-suite or senior finance level
• Self-starter who can manage their own territory and time
• Curious, commercially minded, and motivated by results

What you'll get

• A high-value, consultative product that sells itself once clients understand it
• Full training and onboarding — no tax knowledge required on day one
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• The backing of a global business (3,000 people, €400m turnover) with an entrepreneurial culture

Why Belfast?

Belfast has become a growing hub for business, technology, and financial services, offering strong career opportunities within a well-connected and collaborative city.