Business Development Manager

coeo | UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt recovery agency is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities in the arrears and collections market. The role involves managing relationships with creditors, generating leads, and representing the company at industry events. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in business development within relevant sectors and strong negotiation skills. The company offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and various employee perks, creating a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced maternity & paternity leaves

Paid day off for birthday

Free hot drinks machine

Free breakfast on Mondays & Fridays

Well-being access & support

Employee perks package

Onsite well-being coaching sessions

Free onsite parking

Bonus scheme

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within debt purchase, debt recovery, or credit management.
• Ability to build trust with senior decision-makers.
• Confident in public speaking and making sales presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage relationships with key clients in the financial sector.
• Generate leads through outreach and market research.
• Represent the company at industry events and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Target-driven

Job description

Job Title : Business Development Manager

Location : Onsite / Remote dependant on location

About Us

Coeo UK is a leading debt recovery agency, renowned for providing innovative and effective solutions to businesses and individuals alike. With a focus on professionalism, transparency, and customer‑centric service, we work diligently to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. We are committed to making customer account resolution as seamless and efficient as possible, while maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance. We are now seeking a motivated Business Development Manager preferably with industry-specific experience to support our continued growth.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing strategies to generate new business opportunities within the arrears and collections market. You will play a crucial role in building relationships with creditors, understanding their portfolio requirements, and converting leads into successful commercial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with key clients, including banks, financial institutions, utilities, telcos, and other credit‑granting organisations.
• Generate prospective leads through targeted outreach, networking, and market research, converting opportunities into contracted sales.
• Represent the company at relevant trade exhibitions, industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
• Ensure the company’s CRM system is updated with accurate, compliant, and timely data at all stages of the sales cycle.
• Work closely with internal operational teams to support the onboarding of new portfolios and ensure client expectations are met.
• Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity within the debt recovery and debt purchase space.

About You

• Proven experience in business development within debt purchase, debt recovery, credit management, financial services, or a related sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with senior decision‑makers.
• Highly organised, target‑driven, and motivated to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Confident representing the company at industry events and delivering compelling sales presentations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Opportunities to advance within a growing and reputable organisation.
• Enhanced employer’s pension contributions.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leaves.
• A paid day off for your birthday.
• Free hot drinks machine.
• Free breakfast on a Monday & Friday.
• Well‑being access & support.
• Employee perks package, via ‘Perk Box’.
• Onsite well‑being coaching sessions.
• Free onsite parking.
• Bonus scheme.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.