Business Development Manager

Capital on Tap
Brighton, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with proven outbound B2B sales experience who thrive in a high-energy, commission-driven environment and are comfortable with in-office work in Brighton.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record in high-volume cold-calling and lead generation for SMEs
    — “Experience with high-volume cold-calling and outreach.”
  • Individuals who take ownership of sales targets and manage their own daily goals
    — “High ownership, urgency, and accountability for targets.”

Things to consider

  • Requires 3 days per week in-office work in Brighton despite remote flexibility options
    — “3 days in-office”
  • Commission is uncapped, but base salary is fixed between £30k-£40k
    — “£30k-£40k base + uncapped commission”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to manage your own daily activity goals and track results
    — “Ability to set and manage your own daily activity goals.”
  • Highlight experience in full-cycle sales, particularly with SMEs
    — “Own the full 360-sales cycle from sourcing SMEs to early account management.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCold CallingLead GenerationAccount ManagementCompliance

Preferred

CRM UsageSales Strategy

Stack & domain

SalesBusiness DevelopmentCold CallingLead GenerationAccount ManagementComplianceFCA RegulationsOwnershipUrgencyAccountabilityCustomer ServiceHigh StandardsFinanceSmall BusinessCredit CardSavings ProductSpend Management

About the role

Original posting from Capital on Tap via Greenhouse

We’re Capital on Tap 👋

💳 Capital on Tap started because small businesses were underserved. Big banks were slow, their products weren't fit for purpose, and small business owners often couldn't access what they needed. We set out to fix that.

Today we're a financial platform - not just a credit card company. We offer a best-in-class business credit card, SME-focused spend management platform, a savings product that hit £1 billion in funds within its first year, and a growing suite of tools and financial products that make running a small business easier. 

1,000+ employees, £20bn in annual card spend, 200,000+ customers, 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and we're profitable. We’ve done a pretty good job so far, but we’re just getting started! 

📍 Brighton | 🏢 3 days in-office | £30k-£40k base + uncapped commission

Business Development at Capital on Tap 🚀

Our Sales team drives our growth, with hubs in Brighton, London, Manchester, and remote. You’ll join a team of 8–12 Business Development Managers reporting to a Sales Manager, focused on finding businesses that will thrive with our products. We’re known for a supportive, high‑energy culture, with uncapped commission and clear progression pathways.

What you'll be doing 🗃️

Own the full 360‑sales cycle from sourcing SMEs to early account management.

Represent our credit card and close high‑impact deals.

Build your pipeline by sourcing and qualifying new SME leads.

Make 30–50 outbound calls daily to reach business owners and decision‑makers.

Hit quarterly targets by converting new customers and driving early usage.

Follow strong compliance standards and FCA regulations to protect customers.

Our Values & Culture 🌞

Just Pilot: We never settle for “good enough”. We pilot new ideas fast, ask questions to figure it out, and scale quickly.

Why Not Today? Fast is as slow as we go - speed and simplicity gives us a competitive advantage.

Be a Buddy: We tap in from day one to help the team, we do the right thing even if it’s hard.

Owners and Dates: We don’t chase people. If you own a task and agree to a date, the expectation is that it gets done.

Feedback: We want our employees to flourish, so we regularly provide direct and constructive feedback.

We’re Looking For 🔎

Proven 360‑sales experience across prospecting and early account management.

Strong outbound B2B prospecting and lead‑gen skills.

Experience with high-volume cold-calling and outreach. 

High ownership, urgency, and accountability for targets.

Ability to set and manage your own daily activity goals.

Commitment to high standards and excellent customer service.

Even if you don’t have all of the necessary skills, we still encourage you to apply.

Interview Process 🤝

First stage: 30 minute intro and values call with Talent Partner.

Second stage: 60 minute case study interview at the office with our Sales Managers.

💰 What Can You Earn Here? 

Base: £30,000-£40,000 | Uncapped commission structure

Your earning potential here is real — and we can prove it. Most BDMs earn around £50k OTE in their first year. Top performing newbies have cleared £70k OTE in year one, and our top performers overall are consistently at £100k+ OTE. No cap. No ceiling. Just you and your effort. Oh, and the record for commission in a single quarter is £52k. Go beat it.

Diversity & Inclusion 🌈

We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks

We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:

⛺ Billy's Basecamp - our tailored, three-week onboarding programme for new BDMs, delivered hands-on by an ex-top biller

🏥 Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality

✈️ Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality

❤️Access to a women's health platform via Hertility

🎁 Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)

👛 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match

🚘 Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

🏖️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget

👪 Enhanced Parental Leave

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme

🚂 Season Ticket Loan

💬 6 free therapy sessions per year

🐶 Dog Friendly Offices

🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here.

Other Info

👍Check out our ‘Top Tips’ for interviewing.

✔️Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on Linkedin.

📧Email careers@capitalontap.com if you have any questions.

Excited to work here? Apply!

If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)

Source: Capital on Tap careers (Greenhouse)

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