Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Final date to receive applications: 5 October 2026

Department: Business Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Head of Business Development

Compensation: £58,000 - £60,000 / year

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales of new Cifas products, working with existing members as well as driving and attracting new organisations to join our growing community.

You will identify fraud prevention challenges for potential members and demonstrate the value of Cifas membership. Playing an important part in our mission to combat fraud and protect organisations across the UK, you will shape our growth story by connecting with forward-thinking partners, showcasing the value of our membership, and championing innovative fraud prevention solutions. This role offers the perfect blend of commercial challenge, strategic influence, and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a genuine difference every day.

If you are driven by results and inspired by purpose, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

• Driving sales and secure new memberships for Cifas across various markets, achieving set revenue targets.
• Building expertise in Cifas products and understand how they address fraud prevention needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify new business opportunities and proactively target organisations that would benefit from Cifas membership.
• Proactively seeking and engaging with potential members, focusing on specific sectors or targets to grow the membership base.
• Supporting the Business Development Team in meeting sales targets, including generating leads for the Learning Business and other product lines.
• Representing Cifas at trade shows, expos, and conferences, converting leads into membership opportunities.
• Creating and delivering impactful presentations to showcase the benefits of Cifas membership and data sharing.
• Providing expert advice and responding to technical queries about Cifas products, guiding potential members on effective use of Cifas databases.
• Working alongside Onboarding and Member Experience teams to ensure a positive and professional experience for new members.
• Generating accurate sales and revenue forecasts for new members throughout the year.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ideally, an A level education or equivalent and/or relevant previous work experience.
• A strong understanding of fraud prevention challenges and solutions, particularly within the UK context and across multiple sectors.
• Knowledge of Cifas products and their application to fraud prevention needs.
• Proven track record of driving sales and securing new business, ideally in a membership and/or B2B environment.
• Experience in building and managing a robust sales pipeline, including accurate revenue forecasting.
• The ability to identify, target, and engage potential new members and proactively grow the membership base.
• Proven expertise in upselling and cross-selling solutions to both existing and prospective members.
• Experience in being a representative at trade shows, expos, and conferences, with the ability to convert leads into opportunities.
• Excellent presentation skills, with experience creating and delivering impactful presentations to a range of audiences.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide expert advice and respond to technical queries about products and services.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams (e.g., Onboarding, Member Experience) to ensure a positive customer journey.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records of engagement and progress using CRM systems.
• Ability to generate accurate sales and revenue forecasts for new…