Company Description Bayside Advisory Ltd is a specialist firm focused on commercial finance solutions for growing and established businesses. The company supports clients with tailored funding strategies, helping organisations optimise cash flow, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. Working closely with a range of lenders and financial institutions, Bayside Advisory Ltd provides independent guidance and structured finance options across multiple sectors. The team values professionalism, integrity, and long-term relationships, offering a collaborative environment for professionals who want to contribute to client success. Joining Bayside Advisory Ltd means working in a dynamic, client-centric setting with opportunities to develop expertise in commercial finance and business development.
Role Description The Business Development Manager – Commercial Finance is a full-time, on-site role based in Solihull. This position involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with business owners, finance directors, and intermediaries, and promoting Bayside Advisory Ltd’s commercial finance solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings, understanding funding requirements, and preparing proposals that align with client needs and market conditions. The role also includes managing a pipeline of opportunities, negotiating terms with lenders and partners, tracking performance against targets, and providing regular reporting to senior leadership. Collaboration with internal colleagues to refine service offerings, contribute to marketing initiatives, and ensure high-quality client service is an important part of this role.
What we offer:
- Attractive base salary with an uncapped commission scheme.
- Flexibility and autonomy to manage your own pipeline and calendar.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or relationship management within commercial finance or a related financial services environment.
- Strong understanding of commercial lending products, cash flow finance, asset-based lending, and other business funding solutions.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, lenders, and intermediaries, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in managing a sales pipeline, using CRM tools, and working to defined performance targets and deadlines.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to interpret financial information and structure appropriate funding solutions.
- High level of integrity, professional conduct, and commitment to delivering responsive, client-focused service.
- Comfort working on-site in Solihull and the wider Midlands area, collaborating with colleagues and engaging regularly in face-to-face client meetings.
- Beneficial qualifications include a degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, and relevant professional certifications or training in commercial finance or credit.
