Business Development Manager (Nottingham)

Description

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to drive fundraising growth, develop strong relationships with financial advisers, and contribute directly to the firm’s success in the retail investment market.

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

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with a network of financial advisers

• Driving new business opportunities through telephone-based sales activity, prospecting, and account management

• Cold calling, following up on marketing leads, and attending industry events to expand market reach

• Scheduling meetings for the Senior BDM via telephone, Zoom, and face-to-face channels

• Delivering exceptional customer service to both new and existing supporters

• Maintaining accurate records and pipeline management in Salesforce CRM

• Using data and insights to improve productivity and guide business development strategy

• Staying up to date with market regulations, competitor activity, and product knowledge

• Consistently achieving quarterly and annual sales performance targets

In addition to core responsibilities, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional development:

• Engaging fully with internal training and development initiatives

• Building and tracking progress against a personal development plan with their manager

• Sitting a professional qualification within the first 12 months of joining

• Developing and maintaining deep knowledge of the market and products, keeping up to date with relevant news and industry changes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skillset:

• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets in a business development capacity

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and confident in driving results independently

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• GCSEs A–C in Mathematics & English (or equivalent)

• Legally able to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious business development professional to join a leading investment firm with strong growth plans and excellent career progression opportunities.

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.