Trainee Business Development Manager

Streamline Search; Chichester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client-support service organisation in Chichester is seeking a Trainee Business Development professional. The role involves promoting financial products, building B2B relationships, and gaining experience in the financial services industry. Ideal for motivated individuals eager to learn and develop with training and career progression opportunities provided. Salary ranges from £23,000 to £26,000 with a structured development plan.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Structured development and ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Contact financial intermediaries via telephone to introduce the business and product range.
• Arrange meetings for Investment Specialists.
• Build and maintain a regional client base and provide ongoing updates.
• Develop profitable relationships with investment platforms.
• Provide market feedback to support product development.
• Attend and participate in weekly sales calls.
• Maintain accurate records of platforms and communication history.
• Complete reports on time as required by management.

Skills

Strong communication skills (telephone & written)

Confident, proactive, and comfortable speaking with intermediaries

Interest in financial markets and investment products

Organised, disciplined and able to manage your own pipeline

Career-driven and eager to learn

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is a UK-based organisation that has been operating for over a decade, providing a range of outsourced client-support services across several sectors. Their core focus is on delivering high-quality customer engagement and building long-term relationships on behalf of the businesses they represent.

Our client is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Trainee Business Development professional to support the promotion of financial products on behalf of various global clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is looking to develop within the financial services industry, build strong B2B relationships, and gain hands‑on experience in asset management distribution. You'll be working closely with the company director and wider sales team, developing market knowledge and commercial exposure from day one.

Responsibilities

• Contact financial intermediaries via telephone to introduce the business and product range
• Arrange meetings for Investment Specialists (1:1 and group presentations)
• Build and maintain a regional client base; provide ongoing updates on funds and the economic outlook
• Develop profitable relationships with investment platforms in your region or as assigned
• Provide feedback from the market to support product development
• Attend and participate in weekly sales calls for training and product knowledge
• Attend internal sales meetings as required
• Maintain accurate records of platforms, key contacts, communication history, and activity
• Complete reports on time and as required by management
• Carry out any other reasonable duties instructed by the Director / CEO

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication skills (telephone & written)
• Confident, proactive, and comfortable speaking with intermediaries
• Interest in financial markets and investment products
• Organised, disciplined and able to manage your own pipeline
• Career‑driven and eager to learn

Remuneration

• Salary: £23,000 - £26,000
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
• Holiday: 4 weeks holiday allowance
• Career Development (Clear progression pathway)
• Relevant market training
• This role offers structured development, ongoing training, and exposure to real client relationships within a global investment environment.