Business Development Manager

Location: UK East (with frequent travel required)

This role will look after the following areas so the successful candidate will need to be located locally for easy travel

Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ilford, Ipswich, Norwich, Romford, Southend-On-Sea

Are you ready to drive growth and build lasting relationships in the mortgage intermediary market? We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our Sales team and be the public face of our brand.

• Develop and manage accounts with mortgage intermediaries in your region, generating high-quality mortgage completions.
• Represent our brand at regional events, trade roadshows, and exhibitions.
• Ensure intermediaries fully understand our products, target market, and criteria.
• Focus on business quality, volume, and mix to achieve monthly targets.
• Build strong relationships with brokers, winning new and incremental business, including active engagement on LinkedIn.
• Identify and convert prospect accounts into key supporters.
• Collaborate internally to address quality issues and uncover opportunities.
• Organise and attend seminars, exhibitions, and corporate hospitality events.
• Promote additional financial products as required.
• Construct and deliver a regional Sales Plan using our data tools.
• Use CRM systems to manage activity, monitor performance, and compile market intelligence.
• Ensure compliance with FCA principles and company policies, including Treating Customers Fairly and financial crime prevention.

• Knowledge of specialist lending mortgage products and a clear understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Confident working with figures and tracking performance.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay overnight as needed.
• Educated to at least A level standard or professional equivalent (e.g., FPC).
• Committed to ongoing professional development (CeMAP qualification).
• Proven experience in business-to-business sales within financial services.
• Strong track record managing IFA and intermediary relationships.
• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Office, CRM databases, Teams/virtual media).
• Regulatory knowledge relevant to the sector.
• CeMAP/CF1 & CF2 qualified or working towards qualification.

• A willingness to go the extra mile for exemplary service.
• Integrity, openness, and a constructive approach to challenges.
• Enthusiasm and positivity in team settings.
• Commitment to enhancing the customer experience.

At Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work-life balance

Our inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression.

We are an inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly employer committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thrive

If you're passionate about providing an exceptional service and want to join a team that values your contributions we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of the Kensington Mortgages family and help us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Please note you must hold a Valid Driving Licence for this role.