Business Development Manager - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom - mbf

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    mbf Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Join a leading investment management business at the forefront of innovation and growth.

    Our client is a renowned name in the industry who specialise in empowering investors to achieve their financial goals through cutting-edge platforms and tailored investment solutions.

    This position will lead new business development with an agreed panel of intermediary accounts, across investment solutions, DFM, retirement solution & platform sales.

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to drive the expansion and success of our client.

    As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for fostering strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and optimising existing client relationships.

    Drive new business development initiatives within assigned target accounts in collaboration with the Regional Head.
    Effectively manage retention efforts and identify upselling opportunities within a designated list of key accounts.

    Conduct regular, structured meetings with the Regional Head to evaluate progress within the target account panel, assess overall performance, and set strategic priorities.

    Serve as the primary point of contact for all product inquiries, participating in ongoing product training to maintain comprehensive knowledge of investment solutions, Discretionary Fund Management (DFM), and platform offerings.

    Adopt a joint BDM/BDA working model with a shared list of clients where the BDA operates as the daily contact and the BDM lead account manager.

    Work with BDA on retention / increase penetration / cross-sell of existing accounts.
    A thorough understanding of the Financial Services industry

    Relationship building skills in order to rapidly establish a high level of trust with the clients, both in terms of professional and personal competence and trustworthiness.

    Competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
    Access to cutting-edge technology, resources, and support to fuel your success and professional development.
    Bi-Annual Bonus
    ~ Pension - 6% ER or 8% ER / 2% EE
    ~25 days holiday
    ~ Hybrid working policy