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 (US)
- Dubai (Middle East)
Specialising in R&D Tax Relief, we partner with businesses across sectors including:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Energy
- Science
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
We deliver robust claims, commercial value, and fully compliant advice—helping clients unlock tax savings while growing with one of the fastest-growing firms in our sector.
This is an exciting time to join as we expand our international market presence and seek high-performing, commercially minded problem-solvers who thrive in dynamic environments.
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✅ No prior sales experience needed—just drive, coachability, and a desire to win. ✅ Open to graduates from any degree background. ✅ Real-world training from day one. ✅ Uncapped earnings with immediate exposure to high-value clients.
Sales is a powerful foundation, and R&D tax is a fast-growing niche—perfect for ambitious professionals.
In This Role, You Will
📌 Learn from top performers in:
- Consultative selling
- Objection handling
- R&D tax fundamentals
- High-impact outreach
🎯 Prospect leads by:
- Identifying decision-makers (business owners, directors, C-suite)
- Opening conversations with target clients
📅 Qualify leads and book high-quality meetings (your pipeline is your primary metric).
💻 Master time management using:
- Salesforce
- Sequencing tools
📢 Refine your pitch weekly with:
- Real client feedback
- Peer mentorship
👥 Shadow live deals and:
- Gain direct mentorship from experienced sales professionals
- Develop cross-functional expertise in technical consultancy, operations, and client delivery
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What We’re Looking For
✔ Recent graduates (any degree discipline) eager to break into B2B sales. ✔ Naturally confident with strong communication skills:
- Persuasive and likeable—not robotic ✔ Customer-focused mindset—thrive in sales and relationship-building roles ✔ Driven by success:
- Money-motivated (earning £50k+ in year one)
- Competitive with a growth mindset
- Coachable and resilient in high-pressure environments ✔ Hungry for real career progression, not just a job
Benefits & Perks
💰 Commission: Uncapped on top of base salary (OTE £50k+ in Year 1). 💰 Pension: 5% employer contribution. ⚕️ Healthcare: BUPA private healthcare coverage. 💻 Tech Scheme: Access to cutting-edge technology. 🎉 Employee Incentives:
- Regular team rewards
- Clear career progression (fast-track to Business Development Executive & Manager roles).
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