Business Development Executive Commercial Finance

Business Development Executive Commercial Finance South East £40,000 - £55,000 plus 30% Bonus Our client is a prestigious commercial finance Brokerage, supporting owner-managed businesses across the UK funding market. As the team continues to grow, they are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to help drive new business generation and support the wider business development strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial finance, or professional services business development, with genuine exposure to lenders, professional introducers, and owner-managed businesses across the UK.

The Role You will help identify new business opportunities, maintain introducer relationships, coordinate marketing and networking activity, and raise awareness of the firm's funding advisory capabilities. Business Development Support Support the team in identifying and developing new business opportunities Assist with pipeline generation across existing and prospective clients Conduct market research to identify target businesses, sectors, and introducer opportunities Help coordinate outbound business development campaigns and follow-up activity Maintain and update prospect and pipeline information in the CRM system Relationship Management Develop relationships with key introducers, lenders, and professional contacts Support the management of lender and banking relationships Attend networking events, conferences, and client meetings alongside senior team members Build strong internal relationships across the wider accountancy and advisory business to encourage cross-referrals Marketing & Profile Raising Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials, presentations, and pitch documents Assist with Linked In activity, thought leadership campaigns, events, and webinars Help coordinate internal and external events hosted by the team Contribute ideas for sector campaigns and market engagement initiatives Client & Deal Support Assist with preparing introductory materials and proposal documentation for clients Support initial information gathering for funding opportunities Coordinate internal meetings and support ongoing deal management activity where required Ensure a professional and responsive experience for prospective clients and introducers Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reports, and introducer databases Track referral activity and marketing engagement metrics About You Previous experience within business development, sales support, financial services, banking, professional services, or a commercial finance environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and confident telephone manner Good organisational and administrative capability Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in business finance Why Apply

This role offers strong exposure to the UK business finance market, lenders, professional introducers, and owner-managed businesses, alongside the opportunity to work closely with senior professionals in a growing and highly regarded division. If you're a driven, relationship-focused individual looking to kick-start or advance your career in commercial finance business development, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Adam Sommerville or Nicola Rouse from James George Recruitment to discuss this opportunity further.