Business Development Executive – Financial Services
Are you a commercially driven Business Development Executive who enjoys building relationships, opening new markets, and being part of something from the ground up?
Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth with the launch of an innovative fintech platform designed to transform how businesses access specialist financial services and innovation funding. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in bringing a new product to market while representing an established advisory business with an outstanding reputation for integrity, technical expertise, and client success.
Working closely with founders, SMEs, scale-ups, and growing businesses across the UK and Republic of Ireland, you’ll introduce a market-leading financial technology solution that simplifies access to funding while creating long-term commercial partnerships.
If you’re motivated by building a new customer base, influencing product adoption, and making a genuine commercial impact, we’d like to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £40,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission with realistic six-figure earning potential
- Performance bonuses linked to revenue growth and customer acquisition
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing learning, mentoring and career development
- Financial wellbeing support
- Regular company events
- Free onsite parking
- Employee referral incentives
About the Company
Our client is an established advisory firm with a proven track record of helping businesses secure R&D Tax Relief and Grant Funding. Building on years of trusted client relationships, they are now investing heavily in digital innovation through the launch of a new fintech application that will modernise how businesses discover, access and manage funding opportunities.
This represents an exciting combination of financial technology and expert advisory services, offering clients a smarter, faster and more transparent experience.
As part of the commercial growth team, you’ll be instrumental in introducing this platform to the market, helping shape its success while contributing to the company’s ambitious expansion plans.
About You
You’ll be an ambitious sales professional with a passion for technology and business growth.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in Business Development, Account Management or B2B Sales
- A successful history of generating new business and exceeding commercial targets
- Confidence engaging with founders, directors, business owners and senior stakeholders
- Strong consultative sales skills and the ability to understand customer challenges
- Experience selling SaaS, fintech, professional services or financial solutions would be highly advantageous
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building abilities
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with a genuine desire to help grow a new product
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business development activity for the launch of the company’s new fintech application
- Identify and engage prospective customers throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland
- Build relationships with start-ups, scale-ups and established SMEs
- Demonstrate how the platform delivers value by simplifying access to innovation funding and financial services
- Manage the full sales journey from initial prospecting through to onboarding and customer handover
- Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM best practice
- Gather customer feedback to support ongoing product development and feature enhancements
- Work collaboratively with advisory, technical and product teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
- Represent the business professionally at networking events, meetings and industry exhibitions
Why Join?
This is more than a Business Development role-it’s an opportunity to be part of launching a new fintech product with the backing of an established, respected organisation. You’ll have the autonomy to influence growth, contribute ideas, and play a visible role in building a high-growth digital business from its earliest stages.
If you’re excited by innovation, enjoy winning new business, and want to help shape the future of a growing fintech venture, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
Skills:Sale Sales development new business business development account management Business Development
Benefits:Commission unlimited OTE
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