Business Development Executive

8 Days Old

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth.

The opportunity

Northreach is supporting a growing commercial finance team in the search for a Business Development Executive to join a regional sales function focused on SME funding solutions. This is a newly created role designed as a genuine pathway into a future Business Development Manager position.

The role would suit someone with 2–4 years’ experience in financial services sales, commercial finance, banking, or a related environment who wants to build a long-term career in business development within a high-activity, relationship-led market.

Responsibilities

* Support senior Business Development Managers with deal preparation and pipeline activity

* Gather, organise, and assess information required to progress new business opportunities

* Assist with introducer and broker relationship management across the region

* Attend networking events, meetings, and industry functions alongside the wider sales team

* Prospect independently to help generate new business opportunities over time

* Help coordinate activity across live transactions and support deal progression

* Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure opportunities are managed effectively

* Contribute to team performance and wider regional growth objectives

Requirements

* 2–4 years’ experience in financial services sales, commercial banking, commercial finance, broker sales, or a related area

* Strong interest in developing a long-term career in SME finance and business development

* Confident communication skills and ability to build professional relationships

* Organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple live opportunities

* Willingness to learn funding structures, deal assessment, and broker-led sales

* Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in networking and new business activity

* Stability in career history and a strong work ethic preferred

Why consider this role

* Clear progression path into a Business Development Manager role

* Opportunity to be involved in a high percentage of live deals from the outset

* Exposure to brokers, introducers, and regional business development activity

* Competitive base salary, car allowance, and quarterly bonus linked to team performance

* Strong platform for someone looking to build a career in commercial finance sales

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Northreach for a confidential discussion
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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£35,000 - £50,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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