Summary

Our client is a dynamic and growing financial services provider offering tailored funding solutions to SMEs, property investors, and entrepreneurs. Their mission is to deliver flexible, responsive, and relationship-led finance, with a strong regional presence and deep understanding of local markets.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth by building strong introducer networks and identifying new lending opportunities. You will be the face of the business within your territory, promoting asset-secured and property-backed funding solutions tailored to the needs of SMEs and other clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and develop relationships with commercial finance brokers, intermediaries, and introducers.
• Attend relevant networking events and maintain a high profile within the regional financial community.
• Identify, approach, and onboard new clients in your designated region.
• Source and structure lending opportunities aligned with underwriting criteria.
• Advise SMEs, property investors, and business owners on tailored funding options including asset-based lending and property finance.
• Maintain a consultative sales approach to offer appropriate financial solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end deal cycle from initial introduction to funding.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Achieve personal and team lending targets.
• Contribute to the growth of the regional loan book and overall business objectives.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven success in a business development or sales role within bridging and property commercial finance.
• Strong network of finance brokers, introducers, and SMEs in your region.
• Knowledge of secured lending, asset-based finance, or property finance.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work autonomously.
• A consultative, client-focused sales style.

Benefits 

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure
• A performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Death-in-service benefits
• Social events

Venator Executive is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps organisation build high performing sales, operations and finance teams. We are committed to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: While we aim to respond to all applications, due to the high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Venator Executive operates as an equal opportunities’ employer. We welcome applications from all individuals and encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.