Business Development Executive - Manchester

Business Development Executive - Manchester Driven B2B closer in Manchester? Own your pipeline from prospecting to close, speak with CFOs/MDs, and win meaningful government-backed funding for clients with Leyton. 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 Hybrid working from our Manchester office The backing of a global business (3,000 people, €400m turnover) with an entrepreneurial culture Why Manchester? With a thriving digital and creative scene, Manchester has become a magnet for ambitious people looking to do meaningful work without sacrificing quality of life. Division United kingdom Department Business Development Role Business Development Executive Locations Manchester Remote status Hybrid About Leyton HOW WE STARTED Leyton remains first and foremost an entrepreneurial adventure, which began with the perseverance of two determined characters: François Gouilliard co-founder and chairman, and Olivier de Beauminy, Co-founder. Founded in 2000 Co-workers 3000 Turnover €400 million