Business Development Manager

This is an opportunity to join a respected SME funder that takes a service-led approach to business finance. With a strong reputation for trust, transparency, and partnership, they provide tailored funding solutions across invoice finance, asset finance, and trade finance.

Youll focus on growing and maintaining introducer relationships, developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, and supporting SMEs with flexible funding that drives sustainable growth. Its a role for a self-starter who thrives on autonomy, values integrity, and wants to make a tangible impact in the SME lending space.

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 2 years + bank holidays
• Birthday leave and paid volunteer days
• Funded learning and professional development
• Matched charity fundraising and long-service awards
• Secondment opportunities across the business
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme

• Develop new business opportunities within the SME funding market
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with brokers and introducers
• Conduct regular visits to introducers to identify and qualify potential clients
• Manage a strong pipeline of prospects, ensuring consistent follow-up and conversion
• Oversee and expand an existing client portfolio to maximise retention and satisfaction
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and excellent client service
• Represent the business professionally at industry events and networking forums

• Proven experience in business development or sales within financial services
• Invoice finance, asset finance, or trade finance experience highly advantageous
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing your own workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Yorkshire region

Venator Executive is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps organisations build high performing sales, operations and finance teams. We are committed to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: While we aim to respond to all applications, due to the high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Venator Executive operates as an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals and encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

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