Business Development Executive

Main duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

• Support the presentation of the business to potential clients and assist the Business Development Managers (BDM) in the sales, credit/underwriting and onboarding process of unsecured finance clients.
• Contact and engage with potential clients and follow up new business opportunities.   
• Assist in the planning of pitches and work with BDM’s to develop, create and be accountable for all client quotes and proposals.  
• Assist in the planning of new marketing initiatives and attend conferences, meetings, and industry events with colleagues.
• Support the maintenance and management of a pipeline and ensure administration is completed on internal systems to aid the fair treatment of customers.
• Ensure comprehensive, up-to-date prospect/customer account records are maintained on the appropriate database.
• Perform your role with a positive and constructive attitude within the team environment.
• Ensure all compliance regulation and legislation is adhered to where relevant.
• Interact professionally with the Head of, Team Managers, and the various support teams.

Person Specification:  

• Education:   

Bachelor's degree preferred  

• Experience:   

Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or similar role.   

• Technical Skills:   

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.  

• Communication Skills:   

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Team Collaboration:   

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with different levels of management.  

• Industry knowledge:

In depth industry knowledge and its events or willingness to learn.