Business Development Manager - Bridging

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Business 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 performance
The 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 completion
Experience 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 results
Interested?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. 
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