Business development manager

Business Development Manager - Bridging Finance Location ndash; Head Office, Manchester Benefits - Hybrid working, Healthshield - Healthcare, Dental, Optical, Life Assurance (after 3 months) 4 x annual salary, 25 days holiday P.A plus bank holiday The client: Our client are a multi-award winning lender and pride themselves on being a diverse and forward-thinking company. They provide an experience of lending less ordinary, because every case is different. Working closely with the Head of sales, you will drive the outbound lead generation process and work on different kinds of lead generation and campaigns by reaching out to prospective customers to identify their current situation and needs, as well as contacting our existing network of clients to offer ongoing partner relationship management. Role responsibilities * Provide exceptional service and support to a panel of existing financial intermediaries in order to increase business and achieve KPIs. * Work closely with the Regional BDM rsquo;s to help and support them to achieve our business KPI rsquo;s. * Manage new/existing relationships, promoting company rsquo;s products and services to maximize profitability and grow the lending book * Identify new opportunities to ensure set targets are achieved/exceeded * Help define and deliver monthly telephone contact strategies to intermediaries to identify opportunities for growth and present our products and service offerings. * Maintain accurate knowledge of our product/guide criteria alongside underwriting procedures to educate our intermediaries * Maintain a broad awareness of competitor activities and the lending industry to recognise and optimise new opportunities. * Adhere to agreed service level agreements to maximize productivity, effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring a smooth customer journey * Accurately record all activity in CRM system to provide a database and overview of updates to internal stakeholders Essential skills and experience: * Sales experience within bridging finance * Able to work individually and collaboratively in order to achieve business objectives * Excellent Verbal and Communication skills both on the phone and face to face * Strong objection handling and problem solving skills * Strong planning and organisation skills * Positive attitude towards challenges and change * Strong team and work ethic * A willingness to take on board direction to help assist you on your career progression. A listener, a thinker and a do-er. We value and support growth above all