Business Development Consultant

Company: Pathfinder Recruitment
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Business Development Consultant required by a firm operating within the MPS, FinTech and broader investment management space. This role focuses on engaging financial advisers, building relationships and converting interest into new business over time, within a structured and supportive sales environment.

This opportunity would suit a sales professional with some exposure to financial services or adviser-facing environments, looking to build a career in the IFA space with a company that can offer progression into a more senior business development role.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver activity against KPIs and targets
  • Build relationships with financial advisers and IFAs
  • Execute outbound calls and introductory meetings
  • Drive new business development and lead generation activity
  • Follow up event and marketing leads
  • Support adviser events and client meetings
  • Maintain CRM records and pipeline activity
  • Collaborate with internal and external sales teams

The right candidate will have:

Exposure to financial services, investments or adviser-facing environments

Experience in a sales, account management or client-facing role

Confidence speaking with professional clients

Strong B2B relationship development skills

Proactive and positive approach

Ambition to progress into a Business Development Manager role

Offer:

  • £35,000 – £45,000 basic (dependent on experience – more junior candidates will be considered)
  • Uncapped bonus (team-based structure)
  • Career progression into Business Development Manager
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Employee share participation scheme
  • Hybrid working (3 days on site)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Contributory pension
  • Paid study support

Get in touch to find out more.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026