Business Development Manager Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Unlock Opportunity. Fresh People are partnering with a well-established, independent accountancy and advisory firm in East Kent, recognised for delivering high-quality services across audit, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory. As part of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to work closely with the M&A and Client Services Manager, supporting the firms expansion strategy and strengthening its client base. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role where you will play a key part in identifying opportunities, winning new business, and developing long-term client relationships. Why This Role Stands Out Work directly alongside senior leadership and corporate finance/M&A teams Be part of a firm with a strong reputation and established client base Opportunity to shape and drive growth strategy Blend of strategic business development and relationship management Exposure to high-value transactions and advisory work What Youll Be Doing Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients Develop relationships with: Business owners SMEs Professional introducers (lawyers, banks, IFAs) Work closely with the M&A team to support deal origination and pipeline development Engage with existing clients to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities Represent the firm at networking events, industry forums, and client meetings Support proposal development and pitch presentations Track and report on business development activity and pipeline What Were Looking For Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, or Relationship Management role Background within: Professional services (accountancy, legal, corporate finance) OR B2B relationship-led environments Strong network and ability to build relationships at senior level Commercially driven with a track record of generating opportunities Excellent communication and influencing skills Self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset The Opportunity This role offers the chance to: Work at the front end of growth and deal activity Build a strong network across the Kent and South East business community Develop into a senior commercial leader within the business Strong progression opportunities within a growing firm If this role escribes you and you keen to identify new opportunities on behalf of this business then send your CV across today for consideration for the role TPBN1_UKTJ