Business Development Manager

Description

Our client, a leading and award-winning asset manager, is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Retail Sales division in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and results-oriented sales professional to make a significant impact on business growth whilst developing strong relationships with a wide network of financial advisers.

The Business Development Manager will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with financial advisers

• Identifying new business opportunities through a range of channels including cold calling, marketing leads, and industry events

• Scheduling meetings for the Senior BDM via telephone, Zoom and Teams

• Managing and updating Salesforce CRM to reflect activity, pipeline, and progress across the region

• Acting as a client champion, focusing on retention and exceeding quarterly sales goals

• Delivering impactful meetings and presentations to advisers, showcasing the firm’s value proposition and product offering

• Using data and insights to manage pipeline effectively and ensure accurate conversion tracking

• Collaborating with internal and external sales managers to identify and drive new growth opportunities

• Staying up to date with market regulations, product knowledge, and competitor landscape to influence stakeholders effectively

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skillset:

• A proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a business development capacity

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and confident in taking initiative

• Clear and articulate communicator, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences both written and verbal

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust with financial advisers

• Ambitious, driven, and resilient with a hunger for success

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Desirable:

• Background or interest in financial services

• Experience using Salesforce CRM

• Completed or working towards professional financial qualifications (e.g. IMC/RO)

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to join a high-performing team, with clear scope to drive impact and progression within a leading investment business.

If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV.

Note, this is a highly competitive position. We receive a high volume of applications and are unable to respond to each CV.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.