Business Development Manager - Financial Services

  • VANRATH
  • 26/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management CRM

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Professional Services

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager who enjoys winning new clients, building long-term commercial relationships, and working in a consultative sales environment?

Our client is a well-established professional services consultancy with an excellent reputation for helping businesses improve performance, secure funding, and achieve sustainable growth. As demand continues to increase, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition across Northern Ireland, the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected business where you'll have the autonomy to develop your own pipeline, engage with senior decision-makers, and play a key role in the company's continued expansion.

Salary & Benefits
  • 40-50K base, DOE
  • Uncapped commission with realistic six-figure earning potential
  • Performance-related bonus structure
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Company social events
  • Employee referral scheme
About the Company

Our client is an established professional services consultancy, supporting businesses across a range of sectors with specialist advisory solutions that help improve commercial performance and unlock growth opportunities.

Working closely with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and larger organisations, they have built a strong reputation through technical expertise, trusted advice and long term client relationships.

Following continued business growth, they are investing further in their commercial team and are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to help expand their client base and strengthen their presence across the UK and Ireland.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys developing new business while acting as a trusted adviser to clients.

You'll ideally have:

  • Experience in Business Development, Account Management or B2B Sales
  • A proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
  • Confidence engaging with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders
  • A consultative sales approach with the ability to understand business challenges
  • Experience selling professional services, consultancy, financial services, technology or other solution-based services
  • Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to manage your own pipeline and opportunities
Key Responsibilities
  • Generate new business opportunities across Northern Ireland, the UK and Republic of Ireland
  • Build relationships with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients
  • Identify client challenges and position the company's professional services as tailored solutions
  • Manage the complete sales process from prospecting through to proposal, negotiation and onboarding
  • Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using the CRM system
  • Work closely with internal consultants and delivery teams to ensure an excellent client experience
  • Represent the business at networking events, exhibitions and industry functions
  • Contribute ideas and market feedback to support future commercial growth
Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing professional services business where you'll have genuine autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy.

You'll be rewarded with an uncapped earning potential, a supportive culture, and clear opportunities for long term career progression within a business that continues to invest in its people and growth.