Senior Business Development Manager Sales · Manchester

CBTax Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBTax Limited is hiring a Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth efforts from their Manchester base. This role focuses on expanding relationships in target sectors, mentoring BDMs, and enhancing client experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong track record in B2B sales within professional services.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Bupa Private Healthcare

5% Pension Contribution

Electric Car & Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Purchase Scheme

Lifestyle Flex Benefits

Recognition + Promotion Pathways

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales within a professional services environment.
• Gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfort operating autonomously in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Own and expand a portfolio of commercial relationships across target sectors.
• Drive high-quality new business through outbound prospecting.
• Mentor and guide BDMs, acting as the escalation point.

Skills

B2B sales

Consultative selling

Account development

Mentoring

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester – Office-Based (client visits as needed)

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus

Requirement: Must hold a valid driving license

Reporting to: Head of Sales (Manchester)

Join the Fast Lane of Strategic Growth

At CBTax, we’re not just winning business we’re shaping the future of innovation funding. As one of the fastest-growing R&D tax consultancies in the UK & Ireland, we’re scaling up our Sales team in Manchester and need a high-impact Senior BDM to lead from the front.

This isn’t just a sales role it’s a growth engine. You’ll own the full cycle: opening doors, building commercial trust, and driving deep account growth. You’ll also act as a strategic bridge between our BDMs and Head of Sales mentoring, influencing, and amplifying performance across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Own and expand a portfolio of commercial relationships across target sectors (tech, engineering, manufacturing, and more)
• Drive high-quality new business through outbound prospecting, referral networks, and partnerships
• Grow accounts through consultative selling, strategic upsell, and cross-functional collaboration
• Mentor and guide BDMs; act as the escalation point between field sales and leadership
• Attend in-person meetings and networking events to deepen trust and close deals
• Partner with internal technical teams to deliver a seamless client experience
  

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in B2B sales within a professional services environment
• Track record of both new business generation and account development
• Gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and guide commercial discussions
• Comfort operating autonomously in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture
• A full UK driving license (travel to client sites required)
  

What You’ll Get

• Clear path to leadership: this role is built for impact and progression
• Competitive salary + uncapped bonus
• Office-first culture with autonomy for field work
• Direct access to leadership and the opportunity to help shape strategy
• Work with sharp minds in a values-led, ambitious team
  

Perks & Benefits

• Performance Bonus

• Bupa Private Healthcare

• 5% Pension Contribution

• Electric Car & Cycle to Work Scheme

• Tech Purchase Scheme

• Lifestyle Flex Benefits

• Recognition + Promotion Pathways

Why CBTax?

We’re not your typical tax consultancy.

CBTax is one of the UK & Irelands fastest-growing R&D firms backing innovation and building something bold. Here’s why top performers join us:

• High-growth, no fluff – We scale fast and promote faster.
• Autonomy + impact – No red tape, just real ownership.
• Smart, driven team – High standards. High trust. No passengers.
• Purpose-led work – Every deal helps fund UK innovation.

If you’re ambitious, sharp, and ready to lead this is your platform.

Inclusion

We welcome talent from all backgrounds. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, let us know.