Senior Business Development Manager

About the Role

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives. The role requires leading new business generation, securing pivotal commercial opportunities, and nurturing long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners.

Key Duties

• Formulate and implement strategies to foster sustainable revenue and commercial expansion.
• Establish and nurture strong connections with potential clients, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations to finalize commercial contracts in close collaboration with internal commercial and contracts departments.
• Partner with technical, product, and commercial teams to craft client-specific solutions.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, delivering frequent forecasts and reports on revenue progress.
• Track market developments, competitor actions, and customer data to uncover opportunities and manage risks.
• Contribute to marketing efforts through focused campaigns and demand generation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven success in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing new commercial deals.
• Extensive experience in technology, software services, or fintech sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue via strategic partnerships and new client acquisition.
• Familiarity with agile, dynamic commercial settings.
• Experienced in consultative or solution-oriented sales methodologies.
• Collaborative approach with technical, product, and operational teams to design commercial offerings.
• Skilled in leveraging market intelligence and customer insights to guide sales strategies.

Additional Information

This is a prime opportunity to join a technology-focused firm investing heavily in innovation and commercial development. The successful candidate will influence strategic partnerships and contribute significantly to the company's sustained business success in a collaborative and ambitious workplace culture.

This position requires in-office attendance twice monthly and offers an approximate salary of £70,000 with commissions and outstanding benefits including enhanced pension, life assurance, training, and hybrid work arrangements.

The role is based in Penrith, United Kingdom.

Note: Erin Associates Ltd acts as the employment agency for this vacancy. Contact for the role is Alex Palmer. Applicants not contacted within five business days may assume their application was unsuccessful; however, profiles may be reviewed for future vacancies within twelve weeks.