CBTax
Business Development Associate - 2026 Graduate Intake
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Business Development Associate - 2026 Graduate Intake
Business Development Associate
Salary: Negotiable base + uncapped commission (OTE £50k in your first year)
Location: Manchester & Northampton (office-based)
Reporting to: Commercial Director
About CBTax
CBTax is an award-winning, global R&D tax consultancy firm with offices in:
- Manchester & Northampton (UK)
- Dublin (Republic of Ireland)
- New York & Dubai (supporting US and Middle Eastern markets)
As one of the fastest-growing firms in the sector, we specialise in R&D Tax Relief, partnering with businesses across diverse sectors including:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Energy
- Science
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
Our mission is to deliver robust claims, commercial value, and fully compliant advice—helping businesses thrive while we continue our international expansion.
About The Programme
This is a fast-track entry into a high-performance sales career in one of the most dynamic and lucrative niches—R&D consultancy. No prior sales experience is required. You’ll gain: ✅ Real-world training from top performers ✅ Uncapped earnings with exposure to high-value clients from day one ✅ A journey suitable for graduates of any degree background, driven by ambition, coachability, and a winning mindset.
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Key Responsibilities
You will learn and execute consultative selling, objection handling, R&D tax fundamentals, and high-impact outreach under expert mentorship while:
- Prospecting leads – identifying decision-makers (e.g., business owners, directors, C-suite)
- Qualifying leads and booking high-quality meetings (your pipeline volume is your primary metric)
- Mastering outreach using:
- Salesforce (CRM)
- Sequencing tools (automation)
- LinkedIn (networking)
- Refining your pitch based on real-time client and peer feedback
- Shadowing live deals and receiving mentorship from top-performing sales professionals
- Gaining cross-functional exposure across:
- Technical consultancy
- Operations
- Client delivery
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking high-energy, commercially minded recent graduates (any discipline) who embody the following traits:
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- No sales experience needed, but you must have:
- Natural confidence in live conversations (phone & face-to-face)
- Sharp communication skills—think persuasive, charismatic, and relatable, not robotic
- Ambition & hunger to earn £50k+ in their first year through commission
- Competitive drive, coachability, and resilience
- Motivated by real career progression, not merely a role
Benefits & Perks
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Finance:
- Uncapped commission on top of base salary + OTE £50k+ in Year 1
- Competitive structure fuelling rapid growth
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Work-Life Wellbeing:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- BUPA private healthcare
- Latest tech equipment via our Tech Scheme
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Recognition & Development:
- Clear fast-track path to Business Development Executive → Manager
- Team incentives and rewards for high performers
An opportunity to join CBTax and shape your future in a sectors booming with opportunity—let’s create value together and redefine R&D tax advisory.
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