This is an amazing opportunity to take the lead in shaping and driving business development for a fast-growing R&D Tax practice within Grant Thornton Ireland. You’ll sit at the centre of a high-growth area of the firm, working with senior tax leaders to build momentum, deepen market presence and convert opportunity into sustainable growth.
You’ll have the platform, visibility and support to make a genuine impact — combining hands-on business development with the chance to influence strategy, build relationships across the firm and help position our R&D Tax offering as the go-to solution for the market across the island of Ireland.
What you’ll do
Spearhead business development activity for our R&D Tax practice, identifying and progressing new opportunities across the market.
Work closely with R&D Tax leadership, service line partners and our Marketing team to shape and deliver a focused, growth-oriented BD approach.
Act as a connector across sectors, regions and service lines, unlocking cross-firm opportunities and driving greater market penetration.
Lead conversations with prospective clients, confidently articulating the value of our R&D Tax offering and how it supports innovation and growth.
Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers to strengthen Grant Thornton Ireland’s profile in the R&D space.
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and networking forums, helping to expand our market presence and pipeline.
Track and share insights on BD activity, pipeline development and outcomes, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
To join us as a Business Development Lead, you’ll bring a strong background in B2B business development and a genuine appetite to grow a strategic area of the firm You may already be operating at Associate Director level or ready to step into a role with greater scope and influence.
Proven experience generating and converting new business opportunities in a professional services or similar environment.
Strong understanding of lead generation, pipeline management and market development.
Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
A collaborative, relationship-driven approach, with the ability to work across teams and break down silos.
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We are Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Our Benefits
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