Senior Business Development Associate

Senior Business Development Associate

City of London | £60,000–£80,000 Base + Uncapped Commission | OTE £200,000–£300,000 | 5 Days Office-Based

Have you built a strong network across fintech, AI, defence or sustainable technology – and know how to turn senior relationships into commercial opportunities?

We’re partnering with a rapidly growing specialist consultancy in the heart of the City to hire a Senior Business Development Associate. This is an opportunity for an established business developer to take ownership of key growth markets, work directly with founders and C-suite decision-makers, and benefit significantly from the business they generate.

With a £60,000–£80,000 base salary and uncapped commission, successful performers can achieve OTE in the region of £200,000–£300,000.

This is not a high-volume BDR role. They are looking for someone commercially sophisticated who already understands how to build senior relationships, open doors and develop opportunities from initial conversation through to client engagement.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of developing new business across one or more key markets, with a particular focus on fintech, AI, defence and sustainable technology.

Working with some of the UK’s most innovative businesses, you’ll:

• Develop and execute a targeted go-to-market strategy within your specialist markets.
• Leverage your existing network to create introductions and new commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with founders, CEOs, CFOs and other senior decision-makers.
• Identify businesses that could benefit from the consultancy’s specialist services and develop them into clients.
• Build a high-quality pipeline through a combination of existing relationships, strategic networking and proactive business development.
• Develop a genuine understanding of prospective clients, their businesses and commercial priorities.
• Own and develop senior relationships over the longer term.
• Represent the consultancy at industry events, networking opportunities and relevant professional forums.
• Work closely with internal specialists to ensure prospective and new clients receive a seamless experience.
• Take ownership of pipeline management, forecasting and commercial performance.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have around 4–5 years’ experience in business development, strategic partnerships or a similarly commercial role, with an established network within fintech, AI, defence and/or sustainable technology.

More importantly, you’ll be able to demonstrate:

• A credible network of founders, C-suite executives and senior decision-makers.
• A track record of using relationships to originate and win new business.
• Confidence operating at C-suite level and developing trusted commercial relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to recognise where genuine opportunities exist.
• A strategic approach to business development rather than relying solely on high-volume prospecting.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to take ownership of a market.
• The ability to understand and communicate a sophisticated professional services proposition.
• A demonstrable track record of achieving commercial growth targets.

Previous experience within tax or innovation funding is not essential. The specialist knowledge can be taught; what matters is your network, commercial credibility and ability to generate business.

Package

• £60,000–£80,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission
• OTE circa £200,000–£300,000 for successful performers
• Five days per week in the City of London office
• Private medical cover
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Additional flexible benefits and volunteering days

For someone who has already built a strong network and proven they can generate business, this offers the opportunity to substantially increase both your commercial influence and earning potential.

You’ll have the freedom to develop your market, build relationships with some of the UK’s most innovative businesses and be directly rewarded for the value you create.