Senior Business Development Manager

Accountancy Action - Your Specialist Finance Recruitment Partner; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Accountancy Action - Your Specialist Finance Recruitment Partner is supporting a growth-focused property finance lender to recruit a Business Development Manager for the North of England. You will originate bridging and short-term lending opportunities through an established broker network and manage deals from enquiry to funding.

The role offers autonomy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with clear progression into leadership as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within bridging finance, development finance, or specialist property lending.
• Established broker and introducer network across the North of England.
• Strong track record of originating and converting new business opportunities.
• Comfortable working autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
• Ambitious, self-motivated with leadership progression goals.
• Experienced in managing deals from enquiry through to funding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with ability to identify new market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Originate new bridging and short-term property finance business through your broker network.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, introducers, and key contacts.
• Manage deals from enquiry through to completion with internal teams.
• Act as a brand ambassador in the Northern region to grow market awareness.
• Develop strategies to expand introducer network and lending pipeline.
• Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, driving repeat business.
• Provide market insights and contribute to product and commercial strategy.
• Progress into leadership by building and leading a team as the company grows.

Skills

Bridging finance

Development finance

Broker network

Relationship management

Autonomous working

Leadership potential

Deal origination

Communication

Job description

Salary: Starting from £75,000 DOE + £5,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission

Working style: Full time role, available for onsite, hybrid or remote candidates

We are hiring on behalf of an exciting specialist property finance lender that is entering the market with substantial funding and ambitious growth plans. Backed by an experienced leadership team and a strong funding line, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at an early stage and play a key role in its growth journey. Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive broker relationships and originate new lending opportunities across the North. This is more than a traditional BDM position. As one of the first key hires within the business, you will have the opportunity to help shape the origination function, influence strategy, and build a team as the company grows. This role would suit an ambitious and commercially minded property finance professional looking for autonomy, progression, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing lender.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate new bridging and short-term property finance business through your broker and introducer network.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, introducers, and key industry contacts.
• Manage deals from initial enquiry through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders.
• Act as a brand ambassador across the Northern region, increasing market awareness and developing new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow your introducer network and lending pipeline.
• Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, encouraging repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Provide market insights and contribute to product development and commercial strategy.
• Play a key role in the growth of the sales function, with the opportunity to progress into a leadership position and build your own team.

About You

• Proven experience within bridging finance, development finance, or specialist property lending.
• Established broker and introducer network across the North of England.
• Strong track record of originating and converting new business opportunities.
• Comfortable working autonomously within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and keen to progress into a leadership role.
• Experienced in managing deals from enquiry through to funding.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to identify new market opportunities and drive growth.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary from £75,000 DOE
• Uncapped commission structure
• Clear progression path into a leadership position
• Opportunity to build and manage your own team as the business expands
• Direct access to senior decision-makers within a collaborative environment
• The opportunity to join a well-funded and ambitious lender at a pivotal stage of growth

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark within a growing, well-funded specialist lender and play a key role in building the business from the ground up while benefiting from exceptional earning potential and long-term career progression.