Strategic Business Development Director – Birmingham

PKF Smith Cooper; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Dress for your diary

Hybrid working during probation

30 days annual leave + holidays

Birthday off

Sabbatical option

Kudos reward scheme

Social events & away days

Referral bonuses

Life assurance

Private medical

PKF Smith Cooper Rewards discounts

Job summary

PKF Smith Cooper in Birmingham seeks an experienced Business Development Director to lead the growth agenda for the Birmingham office. You will own the BD budget, CRM, campaigns and events, and drive pipeline growth, revenue and opportunity conversion with Partners and Directors.

This senior role requires strategic thinking, hands-on delivery and strong market relationships to raise the firm’s profile across the West Midlands and beyond. Hybrid working and a culture of empowerment are supported.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Business Development role within professional services or similar client-focused environment.
• Strong track record of driving pipeline growth and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders, including Partners and Directors.
• Commercially astute with ability to translate market activity into measurable outcomes.
• Experience owning BD activities such as CRM, campaigns, events and budget accountability.
• Excellent relationship-building, external representation, and networking skills.
• Highly organized with disciplined pipeline management and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Birmingham Office BD strategy aligned with firm growth plans.
• Own the office BD budget, CRM, campaigns and events programme.
• Drive pipeline growth, revenue generation and conversion of opportunities.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across key sectors.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, prospects and introducers.
• Support cross-selling and account development with Partners and Directors.
• Plan and deliver targeted campaigns and events to raise market profile.
• Maintain accurate pipeline visibility in CRM and analyze data to improve focus.

Skills

Senior Business Development

Pipeline growth

Stakeholder influence

CRM management

Campaigns & events

Budget accountability

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

PKF Smith Cooper in Birmingham seeks an experienced Business Development Director to lead the growth agenda for the Birmingham office. You will own the BD budget, CRM, campaigns and events, and drive pipeline growth, revenue and opportunity conversion with Partners and Directors.

This senior role requires strategic thinking, hands-on delivery and strong market relationships to raise the firm’s profile across the West Midlands and beyond. Hybrid working and a culture of empowerment are supported.