Business Development Manager

OSB Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 40%

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions 3% or 5% with 6%

Enhanced family-focused benefits

Job summary

OSB Group is seeking a Field Business Development Manager to drive mortgage-related growth in the Midlands. Based in the field, you will manage intermediary relationships, deliver loan completions, and implement account plans.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills to meet targets and promote the Group at events. Offering a base salary from £57,000 depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus up to 40% and a broad benefits package, including

Qualifications

• Track record in a sales or account management role within the Financial Services industry.
• Excellent knowledge of the mortgage market (products and regulation).
• Ability to influence and negotiate with demonstrable experience of maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise.
• Strong and clear communication skills in order to confidently present information and data in a digestible way.

Responsibilities

• Delivering agreed mortgage loan completions and associated activity targets through face to face relationship management
• Preparing, maintaining and delivering an account management plan
• Demonstrating a full understanding of the Group's product suite and sales process
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders
• Promoting the overall Group in the UK through attendance at outside events and promotions as required

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Mortgage market knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship building

Organisation

Communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting a Field Business Development Manager to join the Sales function, an integral part of the Bank helping to achieve its growth strategy across long term lending with Kent, Precise and Rely brands. This is a field based role where you will work independently but have support from the wider Sales team and report into the Head of Sales for OSB Group.

The role will cover the Midlands territory and you will be required to live within the area.

What you will be doing:

As a Field Business Development Manager you will identify and develop business opportunities from intermediary relationships and be the day to day contact. You will be a strong communicator and provide a high level of service to Brokers, driving forward relationships, providing a more focused support where required in order to deliver agreed business targets.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Delivering agreed mortgage loan completions and associated activity targets through face to face relationship management
• Preparing, maintaining and delivering an account management plan
• Demonstrating a full understanding of the Group's product suite and sales process
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders
• Promoting the overall Group in the UK through attendance at outside events and promotions as required

What's in it for you?

We offer a base salary depending on experience and location from £57,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity up to 40%
• 30 days annual leave
• Choose to contribute 3% or 5% pension, with employer contributions of 6% or 8% respectively
• Enhanced family-focused benefits

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview

Do you have the skills?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the skills set out below:

• Track record in a sales or account management role within the Financial Services industry
• Excellent knowledge of the mortgage market (products and regulation)
• Ability to influence and negotiate with demonstrable experience of maintaining strong relationships
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise
• Strong and clear communication skills in order to confidently present information and data in a digestible way

We believe in a personalised and inclusive approach, ensuring the process is relevant and conversational. If you need any adjustments or support, we're here to make sure you can show your best self.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions to apply.

If you meet the minimum criteria for the role and would like to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme, please indicate this on your application.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Not sure if you meet all the criteria? Let us decide. Studies show that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria before applying. At OSB, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone feels empowered to apply - even if you don't check every box.

We actively promote diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions monitoring our progress. We're proud to be signatories of the Women in Finance Charter, supporting the growth of senior women in our sector. Our commitment extends to treating all employees and applicants equitably, ensuring fairness and respect for all.