Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Division: Invoice Finance
Location: Bristol
Salary: 50k - 75k DOE

About the Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established and growing financial services organisation in their search for a Business Development Manager to join their Invoice Finance division.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic lender that provides a broad range of funding solutions to UK businesses, supporting their growth through flexible and innovative finance options. With a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering high-quality service, the business continues to expand its portfolio and market reach.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving new business growth within the Invoice Finance division. You will be responsible for originating, structuring, and delivering new facilities, contributing directly to revenue generation and portfolio expansion.

Managing your own regional pipeline, you will build and maintain strong relationships with introducers and professional contacts, converting opportunities through to completion. This role requires a proactive and commercially focused individual who can balance sales performance with effective deal structuring and risk awareness.

This is a predominantly field-based role, involving regular client and introducer meetings, networking, and collaboration with internal teams, alongside some home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and deliver Invoice Finance facilities within agreed parameters.
• Build and maintain strong introducer relationships to generate new business opportunities.
• Manage a high-quality pipeline, progressing deals from initial contact through to completion.
• Prepare and present proposals, working closely with Credit, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve profitable and sustainable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients.
• Develop long-term client and introducer relationships, representing the business at industry events.
• Achieve agreed targets and collaborate with internal teams to maximise client opportunities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven and results-oriented individual with a strong background in business development within financial services. You will be confident managing a full sales cycle, from origination through to completion, and experienced in building and leveraging introducer networks.

You will demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness, with the ability to structure deals effectively while managing risk. Strong communication skills, resilience, and a proactive mindset are essential.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager (or similar) role within financial services
• Strong track record of generating and converting new business
• Experience developing and managing introducer networks
• Good understanding of financial statements and credit principles
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient

• Experience within Invoice Finance or working capital solutions
• Established introducer network within the region
• Understanding of SME funding markets
• Experience working in a multi-product or cross-functional environment