Business Development Manager

First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Nottingham is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance market presence and promote lending solutions. You will develop strategies, work with marketing, and build relationships within the business community. Candidates should have proven experience in business development or sales, preferably in financial services. This full-time role includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and other benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Bonus scheme

Performance bonus

Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Proven business development or sales experience, preferably in the financial services sector.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with the marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales team to create marketing campaigns.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct meetings with potential clients.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Salary/Rate: £30,000 - £38,000/annum

Job Description

First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans (FE-EL) is a Not-for-Profit organisation that addresses economic regeneration by providing loans and business support to Small to Medium sized businesses that are unable to raise finance from traditional mainstream sources. Our government-backed loans and related services help to strengthen enterprises, create employment, and contribute to the economic revitalisation of the communities we serve. Over the past 30 years, we've provided over £46m of loans to 3,593 businesses, creating 3,238 new jobs and helped 1,556 entrepreneurs start up their own business.

As part of our ongoing growth strategy, an opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager based in our Nottingham office, with travel across the East and Southeast Midlands region.

Main Duties

• Develop and implement business development strategies to attract new clients and expand the company's market presence.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales team to create and execute marketing campaigns that promote our lending solutions and services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and market research.
• Conduct meetings with potential clients to understand their financing needs and promote our lending solutions.
• Find and nurture relationships with introducers such as loan brokers who can refer small business clients.
• Attend networking events to connect with the local small business community.
• Signpost customers to relevant external organisations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven business development or sales experience, preferably in the financial services sector.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with the marketing team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional Pay

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Employee discounts

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months