HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead)

Lonza, Inc.; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech services company in the UK is looking for a Business Development Manager to manage a portfolio of dealer group accounts. The ideal candidate will increase dealer relationships, drive payments through a fintech platform, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities include networking with OEMs and conducting account reviews to enhance relationships. The role offers a competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Health care and pension

Annual wellbeing allowance

Company car scheme

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven networking ability with dealership, manufacturer and retailer stakeholders.
• Experience in introducing new products to market.
• Strong account review and analysis skills to drive sales growth.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Increase the portfolio of dealers within the region.
• Develop close relationships with OEMs and retail groups.
• Network and develop dealership relationships.
• Conduct account reviews to boost customer interaction.
• Develop strong and lasting relationships at both manufacturer and retailer levels.

Skills

Proven networking ability

Experience in introducing new products

Strong account review and analysis skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Job description

Business Development Manager – Fintech Dealer Services

Reports to the Head of Sales for the UK and works closely with the Key Account Manager and Team Lead.

As a Business Development Manager, you will manage a portfolio of current accounts across franchised dealer groups, independents and manufacturers. You will build on existing relationships while creating new ones with prospective customers, growing, developing and retaining business within the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase the portfolio of dealers within the region and drive high volumes of payments through the FinTech platform.
• Develop close relationships with OEMs, retail groups, and established third‑party automotive systems through face‑to‑face meetings, Teams calls, performance incentives, and quarterly reviews.
• Network and develop dealership relationships, contacts and introductions to new products.
• Build an extensive customer base and increase retailer sales.
• Conduct account reviews to analyse and boost customer interaction.
• Develop strong and lasting relationships at both manufacturer and retailer levels.

Skills & Experience

• Proven networking ability with dealership, manufacturer and retailer stakeholders.
• Experience in introducing new products to market and challenging established thinking regarding product adoption and car financing.
• Strong account review and analysis skills to drive sales growth.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (OTE uncapped)
• Monthly car allowance: £550
• Company car, salary‑sacrifice scheme (3 % pension)
• Annual wellbeing allowance: £250
• Health care, pension and 26 days holiday
• Annual company retreat, events and team outings

What We Offer

This is a pivotal role in a rapidly growing business with clients and partnerships established across the UK. You will have progression routes based on product developments and wide‑area market exposure, in a company that values its people and supports their growth.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to [contact email/ link]. We look forward to hearing from you.