Business Development Manager – R&D Tax Relief EmpowerRD | UK (Hybrid) | Competitive base + uncapped commission
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Business Development Manager – R&D Tax Relief for EmpowerRD (UK, Hybrid). Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, targeting CFOs, Finance Directors, and founders. Build and manage your own pipeline, conduct discovery calls and demos, handle objections, and close new business. Collaborate with technical and client success teams to ensure smooth handovers, and represent EmpowerRD at industry events while feeding market intelligence back to marketing and commercial teams. Must have a proven track record building and converting a personal pipeline and credibly discuss the R&D tax landscape, HMRC compliance, and claim methodology. Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and equity options, plus a collaborative team that supports compliant sales in a differentiated product space.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in a BD or sales role
- meaningful experience selling R&D tax relief services
- A genuine understanding of the R&D tax claims process — you can speak credibly on HMRC compliance, claim methodology, and the risks of poorly prepared claims
- Experience selling to senior finance stakeholders (CFO, FD, MD)
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