Business Development Manager

Kensington Mortgages; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mortgage firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to foster broker relationships in the UK East region. The role involves managing accounts, representing the brand at events, and promoting financial products. Ideal candidates will have proven B2B sales experience in financial services, solid knowledge of mortgage products, and advanced PC skills. A full UK driving license is required for this position, along with a commitment to development in the field.

Benefits

Supportive, flexible environment

Focus on personal growth and professional development

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specialist‑lending mortgage products and company policies.
• Proven B2B sales experience in financial services with strong IFA/intermediary relationships.
• Excellent presentation/report writing skills; confident with figures and performance tracking.
• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Office, CRM databases, Teams/virtual media).
• Educated to A level (or professional equivalent e.g., FPC); committed to ongoing development (CeMAP).
• Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay overnight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accounts with mortgage intermediaries, delivering high‑quality completions and monthly targets.
• Represent our brand at regional events, trade roadshows and exhibitions.
• Ensure intermediaries understand our products, target market and criteria.
• Build a data‑driven regional Sales Plan using CRM to manage activity and compile market intelligence.
• Collaborate internally to improve quality and uncover opportunities.
• Promote additional financial products where appropriate.
• Always operate with FCA principles in mind.

Skills

Knowledge of specialist‑lending mortgage products

Proven B2B sales experience

Excellent presentation/report writing skills

Advanced PC skills

Commitment to ongoing development

Service‑first mindset

Integrity and openness

Enthusiasm and positivity

Passion for enhancing customer experience

Education

A level (or professional equivalent e.g., FPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM databases

Teams/virtual media

Job description

Business Development Manager (East)

📍 Location: UK East (frequent travel)

Ready to drive growth and build lasting broker relationships in the mortgage intermediary market? Kensington Mortgages is hiring a Business Development Manager to be the public face of our brand across the East.

Your patch: Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ilford, Ipswich, Norwich, Romford, Southend‑on‑Sea.

What you’ll do

• ✅ Develop and manage accounts with mortgage intermediaries, delivering high‑quality completions and monthly targets
• ✅ Represent our brand at regional events, trade roadshows and exhibitions
• ✅ Ensure intermediaries understand our products, target market and criteria
• ✅ Build a data‑driven regional Sales Plan, using CRM to manage activity and compile market intelligence
• ✅ Collaborate internally to improve quality and uncover opportunities
• ✅ Promote additional financial products where appropriate
• ✅ Always operate with FCA principles in mind (TCF, financial crime prevention)

What we’re looking for

• 📚 Knowledge of specialist‑lending mortgage products and company policies
• 💼 Proven B2B sales experience in financial services with strong IFA/intermediary relationships
• 🖋 Excellent presentation/report writing skills; confident with figures and performance tracking
• 💻 Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Office, CRM databases, Teams/virtual media)
• 🎓 Educated to A level (or professional equivalent e.g., FPC); committed to ongoing development (CeMAP)
• 🚗 Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay overnight

What you’ll bring

• 🌟 Service‑first mindset
• 🤝 Integrity and openness
• 💬 Enthusiasm and positivity
• 🙌 Passion for enhancing the customer experience

Why Kensington Mortgages?

We offer a supportive, flexible environment focused on personal growth, professional development and work‑life balance. Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates diversity and neurodiversity—everyone should feel valued and understood.

Ready to make a difference?

👉 Apply today to join the Kensington Mortgages family and help us make a positive impact for our customers.

#BusinessDevelopment #BDM #MortgageIntermediaries #SpecialistLending #FinancialServices #CeMAP #EastOfEngland #SalesJobs #Broker #KensingtonMortgages