Senior Business Development Manager

RCK Partners is specialist consultancy practice based in the City of London, specialising in innovation funding and tax relief. Since incorporation in 2020, we have quickly risen to market leading prominence and now firmly sit within the top providers in the industry. Our impact on the industry has gained recognition from the likes of former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Philip Hammond, who now Chairs our Board; as well as numerous Tax Award nominations.

We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing team and lead our product offering with c-suite level prospects across the UK. These would be highly innovative companies across sectors including fintech, AI, defence and sustainable tech.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of building and developing new business relationships within at least one of these sectors, with an established network they can leverage to drive strategic partnerships.

This is a pivotal role in expanding RCK’s reach by building trusted relationships with relevant prospect clients, positioning us as their preferred vendor for Research & Development tax relief, Capital Allowance & Business Rates services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and embed a solid GTM strategy for new business development into RCK’s service lines
• Identify, engage, and onboard new clients who may benefit from our services
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across a dynamic portfolio of clients.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and tailor collaboration strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless experience for clients.
• Represent RCK at industry events, networking opportunities, and professional association meetings.
• Track, report, and forecast performance and pipeline activity.

About You:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of business development in either fintech/AI/defence/sustainable tech, with a strong, demonstrable network of credible relationships
• Strong existing network of credible relationships with key decision makers , with a proven ability to leverage relationships to drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with a track record of achieving growth targets.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously.

At RCK Partners, we ensure that our people are compensated well for the work they do, which includes a highly competitive benefits package:

Benefits:

• 5% employer-based Pension contribution on auto-enrolment basis
• Private Medical Cover via BUPA
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• An expansive benefits window, with the flexibility to add additional benefits throughout the year
• 2 x days volunteering per annum