Business Development Executive – Commercial Lending Brokerage – Northern Home...

Asset Finance International; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Finance International is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to support growth within a respected Commercial Finance Brokerage.

You will identify new business opportunities, nurture relationships with lenders and introducers, and help raise the profile of the brokerage across the UK lending market. The role offers exposure to a broad network of clients and ongoing mentoring from senior professionals.

Qualifications

• You must have at least 2 years’ experience within a Business Development/Account Management role gained in the Banking or Financial Services industry.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a confident and professional telephone manner.
• You should have a genuine interest in business finance and the UK lending market.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target sectors and markets.
• Building and maintaining relationships with lenders, banks, professional introducers, and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting outbound business development campaigns and following up prospective opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline reports, and introducer databases.
• Attending networking events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Supporting the creation of marketing materials, presentations, LinkedIn campaigns, events, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Assisting with client proposals, introductory documents, and funding opportunity information gathering.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider advisory business to encourage cross‑referrals and maximise opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Excellent communication

Job description

Are you a commercially driven business development professional looking to build a successful career within the world of business finance?

Our client is a highly respected and growing Commercial Finance Brokerage seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to support the continued expansion of their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, gain exposure to the UK lending market, and develop relationships with lenders, professional introducers, and owner‑managed businesses.

Working alongside experienced senior professionals, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, raising the profile of the Brokerage, and helping to generate new funding opportunities for clients.

The Role

As Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for supporting business growth through a variety of sales, marketing, networking, and relationship management activities, including:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target sectors and markets.
• Building and maintaining relationships with lenders, banks, professional introducers, and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting outbound business development campaigns and following up prospective opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline reports, and introducer databases.
• Attending networking events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Supporting the creation of marketing materials, presentations, LinkedIn campaigns, events, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Assisting with client proposals, introductory documents, and funding opportunity information gathering.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider advisory business to encourage cross‑referrals and maximise opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, professional, and commercially aware individual who can build strong relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

You must have at least 2 years’ experience within a Business Development/Account Management role gained in the Banking or Financial Services industry.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a confident and professional telephone manner as well as a genuine interest in business finance and the UK lending market.

What’s on Offer?

• Excellent basic salary.
• Attractive and achievable commission structure.
• The opportunity to develop a long‑term career within a highly regarded Corporate Finance Brokerage.
• Exposure to a wide network of lenders, professional contacts, and business owners.
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced senior professionals.
• A varied and highly visible role within a successful and growing team.