Business Development Manager - Bridging
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Apply NowBusiness Development Manager – Commercial Bridging Finance £60,000 – £65,000 + Commission
If you’re energised by building strong relationships, identifying new opportunities and turning conversations into commercial results, this could be the role for you.
Our client is a fast-growing specialist lender looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join its team. This is a desk-based BDM role specialising in commercial bridging finance, focused on developing intermediary relationships, generating new business and supporting the delivery of commercially sound lending solutions.
The package for the BDM:
£60,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience
28 days’ holiday, including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension contribution
Local bar and restaurant discounts
Opportunity to join a growing specialist lender with a strong focus on relationships and commercial performanceThe Role as Business Development Manager, you’ll be a trusted and knowledgeable point of contact for brokers and borrowers, playing a key role in growing intermediary partnerships and generating quality deal flow.
You’ll combine relationship management with a strong commercial mindset, delivering a high level of service while identifying opportunities and supporting the structuring of deals that align with both customer objectives and the lender’s credit appetite.
Key Responsibilities for the BDM:
Identify, develop and onboard new intermediary partners across target regions and sectors
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing brokers to generate repeat and new business
Manage inbound enquiries professionally, providing clear guidance and a consistently high level of service
Proactively undertake outbound business development activity to drive engagement and sales performance
Represent the business with credibility, professionalism and personality at every touchpoint
Develop a strong understanding of broker and borrower requirements to identify suitable lending opportunities
Support the structuring of complex bridging facilities in line with customer objectives and credit appetite
Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient journey from enquiry through to completionExperience for the BDM:
Proven business development experience within specialist bridging finance; experience in commercial bridging would be a significant advantage
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities
A track record of developing and maintaining successful intermediary relationships
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
Confidence handling objections and finding creative solutions to challenges
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, target-driven approach with a genuine focus on delivering resultsInterested?If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in bridging or specialist lending and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply and submit your most recent CV for consideration.
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If you’re energised by building strong relationships, identifying new opportunities and turning conversations into commercial results, this could be the role for you.
Our client is a fast-growing specialist lender looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join its team. This is a desk-based BDM role specialising in commercial bridging finance, focused on developing intermediary relationships, generating new business and supporting the delivery of commercially sound lending solutions.
The package for the BDM:
£60,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience
28 days’ holiday, including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension contribution
Local bar and restaurant discounts
Opportunity to join a growing specialist lender with a strong focus on relationships and commercial performanceThe Role as Business Development Manager, you’ll be a trusted and knowledgeable point of contact for brokers and borrowers, playing a key role in growing intermediary partnerships and generating quality deal flow.
You’ll combine relationship management with a strong commercial mindset, delivering a high level of service while identifying opportunities and supporting the structuring of deals that align with both customer objectives and the lender’s credit appetite.
Key Responsibilities for the BDM:
Identify, develop and onboard new intermediary partners across target regions and sectors
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing brokers to generate repeat and new business
Manage inbound enquiries professionally, providing clear guidance and a consistently high level of service
Proactively undertake outbound business development activity to drive engagement and sales performance
Represent the business with credibility, professionalism and personality at every touchpoint
Develop a strong understanding of broker and borrower requirements to identify suitable lending opportunities
Support the structuring of complex bridging facilities in line with customer objectives and credit appetite
Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient journey from enquiry through to completionExperience for the BDM:
Proven business development experience within specialist bridging finance; experience in commercial bridging would be a significant advantage
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities
A track record of developing and maintaining successful intermediary relationships
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
Confidence handling objections and finding creative solutions to challenges
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, target-driven approach with a genuine focus on delivering resultsInterested?If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in bridging or specialist lending and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply and submit your most recent CV for consideration.
JL_FIN