Business Development Manager - Bridging and BTL Lending

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What's in it for you?

As the External Business Development Manager (EBDMs) you must be highly motivated, articulate, passionate and someone who thrives whilst working in a fast-paced sales team. You will be responsible for the delivery of lending targets across a defined region, managing all introducer accounts for that region. You will be provided with a high degree of autonomy, established funding lines, and an excellent financial reward (with discretionary quarterly and annual bonus payments). Supported with a bespoke training programme to give you all the tools required to succeed. This role comes with excellent growth opportunities within a busy and exciting team.

As it stands, we're flexible on the where across England this region will cover, and we're more focused on hiring the right person. However, you must be prepared to cover a large patch.

The team

The team is well established, and aims to provide a level of technical expertise with a personal service that is unrivalled in the financial services industry. You will be responsible for the delivery of lending targets across a defined region. Our EBDMs are not just best in class, they are expected to deliver world class service to their brokers and clients.

What you'll be doing?

- Achieve and exceed sales targets as set by the Head of Sales.

- Be the focal point for all brokers and clients within your region.

- Assist the internal business development team in chasing new enquiries and pipeline applications.

- Hold face to face meetings with brokers and clients.

- Please note this role will be based working from home, with a requirement to travel to our London offices at least once a week (expenses covered).

Ideally, you’ll have:

✔️A thorough understanding of the UK property finance industry. You will have existing relationships in the property broker market with the ability to build and maintain your own panel.

✔️Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

✔️ A car, and able to travel around the region

✔️Committed to providing 1st class customer service.

✔️Experience working for a property lender in a business development role.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen?

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.