Development Manager jobs in United Kingdom

. Find out more hereYour data will be used to support your job application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy atNational Business Development Manager page is loaded## National Business Development Managerlocations: Home Basedtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2384We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive.To do that, we’re mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.Key Partnerships is part of Key Group, one of the leading financial services groups for those both in, and approaching their retirement. We offer intermediaries a combination of specialist expertise in the equity release market and access to a whole-of-market service.We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join us, to optimise production from existing introducing partners and to bring in new partners into the proposition. This is a nationwide role, and you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding relationships with existing key partners, while driving new opportunities through strategic referral partnerships. Working closely with the Key Partnerships team, this role ensures seamless operational delivery and alignment with business objectives.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Relationship Growth & Retention:** Develop and nurture existing partner relationships to maximize value, while identifying opportunities for growth through referral partnerships.* **Operational Collaboration:** Partner with the KP team to ensure operational excellence across sales and service functions, delivering efficient processes and outstanding customer outcomes.* **Business Development Support:** Assist in new business initiatives, including pitches, tender responses, onboarding of new partners, and managing day-to-day operational requirements for successful partnerships.* **Strategic Contribution:** Support the development and execution of the corporate growth strategy, embedding company values in all activities.* **Stakeholder Management:** Act as the primary point of contact for partners and internal stakeholders (distribution, operations, finance, change), ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.* **Continuous Improvement:** Drive operational enhancements to optimize partner performance and deliver measurable results.* **Market Intelligence:** Provide insights and feedback to senior management to inform product development and distribution strategies.* **Governance & Reporting:** Lead actions agreed at governance meetings, oversee partner-related processes, and maintain accurate management information for stakeholders.* **Compliance & Delivery:** Ensure all onboarding and operational activities are scoped, implemented, and delivered to the highest standard.**Skills and behaviours we look for:*** Proven track record of delivering of sales targets.* Organised and focused with the ability to multitask effectively.* Analytical using data to identify trends and drive actions.* Proactive, self-starter.* Highly motivated and adaptable to the needs of the business* Enthusiastic with a passion to succeed within a growing company.* Personal drive but with empathy to work successfully within a team environment.* Solid Communication SkillsMost of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:**Ambitious** – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. **Supportive** – relationships are key to everything we do. **Personal** – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. **Integrity** – honest, true and transparent in all our relationships. **Responsive** – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result. **Expert** – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops**Benefits:*** 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 based on length of service.* Additional holiday purchase scheme* 1 charity day* Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)* Axa Exec Healthcare or Simply Health cashback plan* Life Assurance* Plus many many more!Key GroupOur purpose is to help people finance a better retirement.Our mission is to be the UK's leading later life lending company.Our connected portfolio of brands comprises of Key (The adviser), Key Partnerships (The partner), more2life (The lender) and Air Group (The Coach).Your data will be used to support your application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy at