Business Development Specialist - Football Finance

Aldermore Bank; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join the Football Finance team. This role involves supporting business growth by building strong relationships with football clubs and assisting in the development of tailored funding solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, strong commercial awareness, and excellent relationship-building skills. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered in a friendly and flexible work culture.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within financial services or sports markets.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new business opportunities within the football finance market to meet growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring excellent service.
• Prepare and support credit proposals and transaction completion processes.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Vacancy

Aldermore Group – why we exist

Let us tell you a bit about us

We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.

We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their start‑ups; we give first‑timers a leg‑up on to the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers choose MotoNovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity

Join our dynamic Football Finance team and help shape a unique proposition in the sports finance market. As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting new business, building strong relationships with football clubs, and assisting vermittelt growth of our tailored funding solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial acumen with a passion for the sports industry while contributing to Aldermore’s success.

What will your day look like?

• Support new business opportunities within the football finance market to meet growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring excellent service and supporting renewals.
• Prepare and support credit proposals, legal documentation, and transaction completion processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth deal execution and compliance with risk frameworks.
• Maintain accurate customer records and monitor repayments and on‑going conditions.
• Contribute to product development and operational improvements to enhance the Football Finance proposition.

What do we expect from you?

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within financial services or sports markets.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage risk effectively while delivering customer‑focused solutions.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of the UK sports market, particularly football, is desirable but not essential.

What can you expect from us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
• A growing organisation that means there are lots of opportunities to progress.
• A drive for continuous improvement, johtting you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (ҧ Kell Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles. উপজেলাবুং ।

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set‑Up
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
• Toothfairy
• Your Workplace Pension
• Hybrid Working
• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance Montpellier
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax‑Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Save Our Planet
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• Season Ticket Loan
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing

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