City + Capital are currently representing an established specialist property finance lender who have retained our services to appoint a Business Development Manager to their growing sales team.
Our client operates across the bridging and development finance markets and has built a strong reputation for taking a flexible and commercial approach to lending. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established specialist finance BDM or an ambitious individual looking to step into a broader external sales role.
The Company
Our client is an established specialist lender with a strong track record within UK property finance.
The business provides regulated and unregulated bridging finance alongside development finance, supporting a broad range of residential and commercial property transactions.
Following continued growth, the lender is looking to strengthen its sales team with an additional BDM who can develop new broker and introducer relationships while increasing lending volumes across their region.
The business offers an entrepreneurial environment where experienced individuals are trusted to manage their own relationships and business development activity with a high degree of autonomy.
Role Overview
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for originating, developing and converting new bridging and development finance opportunities through brokers, introducers and professional referral partners.
You will build and manage your own pipeline while developing long-term relationships across your region. Existing relationships can be leveraged where appropriate, although the business is equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong new business development ability.
You will work closely with the wider sales and lending teams to structure appropriate transactions, maintain introducer relationships and progress opportunities through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Originate new bridging and development finance opportunities.
- Build and develop broker and introducer relationships.
- Generate new lending opportunities across your region.
- Develop new referral relationships while maximising existing networks.
- Manage an active pipeline from enquiry through to completion.
- Identify new business development opportunities.
- Represent the lender professionally at meetings and industry events.
- Manage territory and sales activity autonomously.
- Work collaboratively with the wider sales and lending teams.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the specialist property finance market.
Candidate Requirements
Our client is looking for a commercially minded, relationship-focused individual who is comfortable taking ownership of their own performance and working with a high degree of autonomy.
- Experience within bridging, development finance or specialist property finance is highly desirable.
- Previous business development, broker-facing or specialist finance sales experience.
- An existing broker or introducer network would be advantageous.
- Strong new business development capability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial understanding of property-backed lending.
- Ability to manage pipeline and activity independently.
- Driven, self-motivated and comfortable working without micromanagement.
- Ambitious and interested in developing a long-term career.
On Offer
A basic salary of £45,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience, is available, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
The package also includes a car allowance and an attractive uncapped commission structure, providing strong earning potential for successful BDMs.
The position is predominantly field based and offers considerable autonomy, with the lender particularly interested in candidates across Yorkshire, the Midlands, towards London and South Wales.
There is also genuine long-term progression potential within a business that is continuing to grow and invest in its sales function.
Next Steps
There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position in line with objectives.
Due to the nature of the role & opportunity, we do not expect it to be on the market for long!
If this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in, then we look forward to your application as soon as possible.
Once we have reviewed your application we will be in touch with an update. We look forward to hearing from you.
The City + Capital Team
Business Development Manager – Bridging & Development Finance employer: City + Capital
Joining this dynamic development finance lender means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to influence key lending decisions and build lasting relationships in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers a unique chance to engage closely with the full lending process, ensuring your contributions are both impactful and rewarding.
