Business Development Manager

About the role

The client, an established financial services organisation, has launched a new growth proposition and is hiring its first Business Development Manager. You will be responsible for creating awareness, building partnerships and supporting the venture’s ambitious expansion plans, working closely with senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inbound enquiries and convert them into opportunities.
• Proactively identify and engage prospective partners and customers.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Conduct discovery meetings and qualification calls.
• Guide longer‑term opportunities through a structured sales cycle.
• Attend industry events and networking sessions.
• Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline reporting.

Required profile

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships or consultative sales.
• Background in financial services, banking, insurance, wealth management, mortgages or another regulated environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and highly organised.
• Willingness to work from the North East office 1‑2 days per week.

Required skills

• LinkedIn
• CRM systems
• Virtual sales tools