Senior Business Development Manager

Venator Executive Recruitment Careers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial brokerage in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to enhance its sales team. This role focuses on establishing long-term partnerships and driving deal flow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent relationship-building skills, and a proactive approach to generating new business. This position offers a competitive package and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with new partners.
• Generate new business through outbound prospecting.
• Train and support partner sales teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Outbound prospecting

Sales training

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing commercial finance brokerage and part of a wider financial services group. Specialising in business loans, asset finance, and other funding solutions, they arrange over £50 million in annual lending for UK businesses. With a strong reputation for innovation and a dynamic, ambitious culture, the business has received industry recognition including ‘Best Equipment Finance Provider to Work For' and ‘Cashflow Broker of the Year'.

Following a period of sustained growth, the business is now expanding its sales team and looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager to support national growth. The role will focus on developing long‑term vendor partnerships, driving high‑quality deal flow, and positioning the business as a trusted, go‑to finance partner across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities :

• Build and manage relationships with new partners across sectors such as equipment suppliers, manufacturers, dealerships, and consultants.
• Actively generate new business through outbound prospecting, referrals, and existing lead databases.
• Introduce finance solutions to partners and help embed them into their sales processes.
• Train and support partner sales teams on how to effectively offer finance to their customers.
• Convert inbound leads and partner referrals into completed, fundable deals.

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