Business Development Manager

Brooks Macdonald; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in Manchester seeks a Business Development Manager responsible for developing and promoting investment solutions to intermediaries across the UK. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in business development, proven sales success, and extensive knowledge of investment funds and financial markets. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and a track record of exceeding targets within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with UK intermediary firms focused on business development.
• Sales and account management experience is essential.
• Knowledge of investment funds and financial markets is crucial.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote investment solutions to UK intermediaries.
• Contribute to new business sales and retention.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of investment perspectives to aid sales.
• Promote products through various communication methods.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns and seminars.
• Ensure timely CRM updates and professional communication.

Skills

Business development focus with UK intermediary firms

Sales and account management experience

Knowledge of adviser firms

Understanding of regulatory requirements

Knowledge of investment funds

Understanding of financial markets

Track record of exceeding targets

Client engagement skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Company

Brooks Macdonald Group plc is one of the UK's leading wealth management firms, recognised for investment performance and client service. We offer leading multi-asset investment services to intermediaries, and high‑quality financial planning advice to private clients, benefitting from a strong local presence across the UK.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and promoting BM’s investment solutions, including bespoke, MPS and funds, to UK intermediaries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new business sales and retention of assets
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and work with Investment Managers to execute growth within the region
• Actively promote BM’s products to relevant intermediary businesses via face‑to‑face meetings, remote meetings, phone calls and emails
• Maintain a broad knowledge of investment perspectives and technical ability to help achieve sales targets
• Leverage insights from the Multi‑Asset team, the CIO group and the broader fund management team to articulate to stakeholders a view from Brooks Macdonald regarding the global economy, capital markets and underlying asset classes
• Contribute, as appropriate, to the creation of suitable marketing campaigns, mailings & literature
• Attend and speak at appropriate seminars/conferences and help develop the Brooks Macdonald brand and services
• Attend sales meetings and bring market intelligence to help improve and develop the offerings of BM
• Ensure that necessary CRM/management reporting updates are completed in a timely and thorough manner (Salesforce)
• Ensure core messages are disseminated efficiently, professionally and in a compliant manner to a wide audience, including understanding and sharing with intermediaries our collateral/updates in terms of Consumer Duty
• Proactively follow up event and marketing initiatives to achieve a consistently high level of activity
• Perform role always ensuring adherence to the expected behaviours stated in the FCA Conduct Rules

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of working with UK intermediary firms with a business development focus
• Extensive and relevant sales and/or account management experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of adviser firms in the region
• Sound understanding of the regulatory requirements around investments
• Thorough knowledge of investment funds, preferably including Multi Asset Fund offerings
• Demonstrable understanding of financial markets and instruments
• Proven track record of exceeding targets
• Ability to engage diverse clients, investment managers and product providers

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development

EEO Statement

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who live our guiding principles and are focused on ensuring good outcomes for our clients. We’re committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and positively encourage applications regardless of race, religion or belief, sexuality, age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.