BDM - London

Aimee Willow Connex Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimee Willow Connex Limited is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to grow our UK broker network and drive originations across the market. You will build relationships with brokers, onboard new partners, and manage a healthy funding pipeline from application to funding.

Responsibilities include negotiating complex transactions, collaborating with underwriting and operations to close deals, and consistently meeting targets while attending industry events and reporting progress

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, broker sales, or relationship management within commercial finance or SME lending.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial finance brokers throughout the UK.
• Identify and onboard new broker partners to expand the network.
• Generate and manage a consistent pipeline of funding opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for brokers throughout the funding journey.
• Assess funding opportunities and present suitable finance solutions.
• Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to facilitate deal completion.
• Negotiate and structure transactions while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual origination targets.
• Attend industry events, broker meetings, and networking functions.
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline reporting through CRM systems.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.

Skills

Broker network

Relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Part of one of the United States' fastest-growing fintech lenders brings its proven expertise to the United Kingdom. With over $1 billion funded across its US portfolio, combines technology, data, and industry know-how to deliver fast, flexible funding solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Our goal is to become a trusted funding partner by delivering exceptional service, flexible solutions, and a seamless experience from application to funding. We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to help grow our broker network and drive originations across the UK market. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with brokers, generating new opportunities, and supporting clients through the funding process. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech lender backed by the experience and success of the Group in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial finance brokers throughout the UK.
• Identify and onboard new broker partners to expand the network.
• Generate and manage a consistent pipeline of funding opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for brokers throughout the funding journey.
• Assess funding opportunities and present suitable finance solutions.
• Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to facilitate deal completion.
• Negotiate and structure transactions while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual origination targets.
• Attend industry events, broker meetings, and networking functions.
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline reporting through CRM systems.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, broker sales, or relationship management within commercial finance, business lending, MCA, alternative lending, or SME finance.
• Strong network of broker relationships is highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.