Business Development Manager

Mason Blake; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment group in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join their Retail Sales team. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with financial advisers and drive new business through proactive prospecting. A competitive salary and performance-based bonus are offered, along with a supportive environment for career progression. An opportunity to complete a professional qualification within the first year is included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career progression support

Recognition opportunities

Professional qualification support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of sales success.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with financial advisers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Conduct telephone-based sales to open accounts.
• Represent the company at key industry events.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager – Retail Sales

Location: Nottingham | Financial Services / Investment Management

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and growing investment group, is seeking an ambitious and motivated Business Development Manager (BDM) to join their Retail Sales team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional to build strong relationships with financial advisers, drive new business, and contribute to the growth of a respected financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with a broad network of financial advisers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting.
• Conduct predominantly telephone-based sales to open new accounts and grow fundraising from existing supporters.
• Engage in cold calling, follow up on marketing leads, and represent the company at key industry events.
• Schedule meetings for the Senior BDM (via telephone, Zoom, or face-to-face).
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of all activity and pipeline updates within the CRM system (Salesforce).
• Use data insights to guide activity and enhance productivity.
• Keep up to date with market developments, regulatory changes, and product knowledge.
• Consistently deliver on quarterly and annual performance objectives set by management.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who is:

• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to demonstrate a consistent record of sales success.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and data discipline.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Supportive environment focused on career progression and professional qualifications
• Exposure to a leading name within the UK investment and financial services sector
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and recognition
• Benefit from the opportunity to complete a recognised professional qualification within your first 12 months, supported by the company.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.