Strategic Growth & Partnerships Lead

8193 Barclays Bank PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Bank PLC in Scotland is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and win new business opportunities. You will partner with Relationship Directors to craft client strategies and structure lending solutions, guiding deals from initial contact to completion.

You will help onboard clients, then hand them to Relationship Directors for ongoing management, contributing to revenue growth in a highly competitive market within Corporate Banking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building client relationships with a solid focus on business development.
• Well-established presence and reputation in the business community.
• Stakeholder management, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of key companies, networks, and target markets in the region.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and credible approach.
• Persistent, resilient, and proactive in driving business outcomes.
• Highly organised, able to coordinate multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Strategic mindset with a clear approach to engagement, follow-up, and business growth.
• Experience leading marketing initiatives, sponsorships, and events, acting as a visible face of the business.

Responsibilities

• Identify, originate, and win new business opportunities across target markets.
• Collaborate with Relationship Directors to develop client strategies, structure lending solutions, and drive deals from engagement to completion.
• Transition onboarded relationships to Relationship Directors for ongoing management.
• Deliver growth in a competitive market for Corporate Banking and broader client coverage.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Stakeholder management

Networking

Strategic thinking

Job description

Barclays Bank PLC in Scotland is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and win new business opportunities. You will partner with Relationship Directors to craft client strategies and structure lending solutions, guiding deals from initial contact to completion.

You will help onboard clients, then hand them to Relationship Directors for ongoing management, contributing to revenue growth in a highly competitive market within Corporate Banking.