Business Development Manager, Commercial Finance - Manchester

Our client is a well established commercial finance lender who are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager within their Export Trade Finance team.

The focus of the role is to convert generated leads, calling the client and providing expert market products that match the lending requirements. Full training will be provided and previous sales experience is essential.

The role is suitable for a self-starter who is highly motivated, enjoys working in a target driven environment and has experience of Financial Services into the commercial market. You will also need to have a proven record in sales. The role will require you to manage your own diary with the occasional team meeting.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

• Close leads that have been provided, creating a strong relationship with prospects.
• Build and maintain new and existing professional working relationships from a variety of lenders and act as a primary contact for new business.
• Manage and progress all new business enquiries and prepare / submit new business files to credit committee, ensuring that they meet our credit policy and contain all information required, allowing the underwriter(s) to assess the proposal quickly and accurately.
• Assist the Operations team and others to ensure the smooth transition of prospects to clients.
• Maintain up to date introducer records, ensure that all prospect enquiries are properly recorded and progressed.
• Contribute ideas and positive suggestions at regional sales meetings to ensure continual development and product development.
• Achievement of lending targets whilst ensuring that new business quality standards are acceptable and maintained.

Requirements of the Business Development Manager:

• 18 months' proven experience in a sales focused role
• Banking/Finance background ideal but not essential
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong commercial awareness

Why Should You Apply?

• To be part of a growing business
• Fantastic management team with proven experience of successfully building teams
• Excellent salary and bonus