Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

UK based

Bridging Finance

We are working with a London based lender, who are currently looking for a relationship driven, highly motivated person to join the business. Someone that is committed to providing exceptional customer service to their network of brokers and clients.

You must have /be:

• A good understanding of the Bridging Finance Industry.
• Sales and lending experience within the financial services sector.
• Proven experience of working within the bridging sector
• A good network of brokers and introducers.
• Able to generate leads and build new relationships with brokers and clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyse and present financial information to show why a case is worth considering
• Able to prioritise workload and manage loan pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Origination of bridging loan applications and supporting the underwriting team in what would be required to successful completion.
• Assessment of each loan application against lending criteria.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities.
• Develop and nurture broker and client relationships to gage the needs of their requirements and developing proposals to address these needs.
• Enhancing all relationships by meeting them (where required) and discussing new cases.
• Attending events and industry functions as needed.
• Possessing a strong understanding of our offering, the competition in the industry and positioning.
• Work on own initiative to identify new target markets.
• Work with the underwriting team to develop proposals showing requirements, concerns and objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities / strategies for campaigns and new channels of distribution that will lead to market share.