National Business Development Manager

Key Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to optimize relationships with partners and drive new business initiatives. This position involves supporting operational efficiencies for sales and service, managing both internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to corporate growth strategies. Candidates should possess strong sales targets delivery skills, exceptional communication, and an ability to thrive in a supportive team environment. The role requires ambition, integrity, and a passion for success in a customer-centric business.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

1 charity day

Tier 1 pension

Healthcare cashback plan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering sales targets.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset to identify trends and drive actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture existing partner relationships for growth.
• Collaborate with the KP team to ensure operational excellence.
• Support new business initiatives, including pitches and onboarding.
• Act as a primary point of contact for partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales target delivery

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Key Partnerships is part of Key Group, one of the leading financial services groups for those both in, and approaching their retirement. We offer intermediaries a combination of specialist expertise in the equity release market and access to a whole-of-market service.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join us, to optimise production from existing introducing partners and to bring in new partners into the proposition.

The National BDM will work alongside the Director for Adviser performance and Key Partnerships team to support the retention and growth of existing Key partners, whilst acquiring new relationships. Driving growth by ensuring optimum operational efficiency for both sales and service, by supporting at events and external meetings to drive the referral proposition. This will involve both internal and external stakeholder management, and will also involve supporting with new business pitches, responses to tenders and on-boarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Growth & Retention:
  Develop and nurture existing partner relationships to maximize value, while identifying opportunities for growth through referral partnerships.
• Operational Collaboration:
  Partner with the KP team to ensure operational excellence across sales and service functions, delivering efficient processes and outstanding customer outcomes.
• Business Development Support:
  Assist in new business initiatives, including pitches, tender responses, onboarding of new partners, and managing day-to-day operational requirements for successful partnerships.
• Strategic Contribution:
  Support the development and execution of the corporate growth strategy, embedding company values in all activities.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Act as the primary point of contact for partners and internal stakeholders (distribution, operations, finance, change), ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive operational enhancements to optimise partner performance and deliver measurable results.
• Market Intelligence:
  Provide insights and feedback to senior management to inform product development and distribution strategies.
• Governance & Reporting:
  Lead actions agreed at governance meetings, oversee partner-related processes, and maintain accurate management information for stakeholders.
• Compliance & Delivery:
  Ensure all onboarding and operational activities are scoped, implemented, and delivered to the highest standard.

Skills and behaviours we look for

• Proven track record of delivering of sales targets.
• Organised and focused with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Analytical using data to identify trends and drive actions.
• Proactive, self-starter.
• Highly motivated and adaptable to the needs of the business
• Enthusiastic with a passion to succeed within a growing company.
• Personal drive but with empathy to work successfully within a team environment.
• Solid Communication Skills

Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 based on length of service.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• 1 charity day
• Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)
• Axa Exec Healthcare or Simply Health cashback plan
• Life Assurance
• Plus many many more!