Senior Business Development Manager (Business Finance)

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in Basingstoke. This role focuses on developing new business and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in business finance or asset finance and a strong B2B sales background. The position offers a salary around £40,000 with commissions and benefits like 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission structure

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within business finance, asset finance, or commercial lending.
• A track record of achieving results in B2B sales or account management.
• Ability to engage clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across various industries.
• Nurture long-term relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Deliver tailored finance solutions to help businesses grow.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Job description

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established and expanding financial services organisation specialising in business and asset finance solutions.

With over 18 years of experience supporting UK SMEs and equipment suppliers nationwide, our client has evolved into a full-service finance provider offering a comprehensive range of facilities, including asset finance, commercial loans, invoice finance, professions finance, and tax funding.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join their growing team based in Basingstoke. This role will focus on developing new business opportunities across a range of industries, nurturing long-term relationships with clients and suppliers, and delivering tailored finance solutions that help businesses grow and succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with a strong background in business or asset finance who is looking to further their career within a respected, well-capitalised, and professional environment.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience within business finance, asset finance, or commercial lending (essential).
• A strong B2B sales or account management background with a record of achieving results.
• A proactive, relationship-driven approach and the confidence to identify and win new business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients at all levels.
• A well-established introducer or client network, with the ability to generate and convert opportunities.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team.
• Flexibility to work from the Basingstoke office regularly, particularly during the initial onboarding period.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

In return, we are offering:

• A salary circa £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience + attractive commission structure.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions (3% employer / 5% employee).
• Employee Assistance Programme and ongoing wellbeing initiatives.
• A professional and collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.