Business Development Manager

Location: Bradley

Business Development - North East

The Role Maximise new business generation and completion Development and maintenance of relationships with potential introducers Maintain high level of awareness of the market environment & intelligence Manage workload between BD and new client completions Assessment of inbound referrals, including facility structuring, on- and off-site DD, preparation for & presentation to credit Oversee all aspects of new client completions, including legal and CP compliance Key Skills Communication Maintain a high standard of professional contact with colleagues, prospective and live clients, and other internal and external connections via face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and email and other written communications Relationship Building Establish and maintain rapport with introducers, colleagues, and other stakeholders Commercial Awareness Keep up to date with business and market trends Take initiative Proactively seek new business via various channels, contribute to team marketing and other development discussions, seek commitment from prospective introducers and clients according to agreed terms of reference Work independently Demonstrate self-motivation, good organisation of workload and priorities Confidence Show self-confidence but be prepared to discuss with colleagues as necessary Create Solutions Identify core issues and apply or propose a range of solutions using insight and creativity.

Oversee to a conclusion through making informed, logical, well-reasoned and timely decisions Team player Contribute to overall team cohesion and performance through co-operating with and supporting colleagues and building team spirit The Requirements Experience in a lending or other working capital commercial environment; track record of new business acquisition; working knowledge of account and/or facility operation and associated legal frameworks;

working grasp of SME business operation and financial reporting/management Good written and verbal communication; understanding of operations and risk procedures; strategic thinking; presentation skills Negotiation and presentation skills, export or trade finance Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking