JOB TITLE: Business Development Director SME, Trading
LOCATION(S): Bristol / South West / Thames Valley preferred however, we're flexible on location if you have relevant experience.
SALARY: Pay group 4E
HOURS: Full Time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is flexible, which involves spending at least two days per week out with your network/clients. We'd expect you to attend your local hub location for monthly meetings.
Join our dynamic Intermediaries team within the Business & Commercial Bank, focusing on delivering term debt lending and acquiring new switchers for the organisation. Your mission will be to build and nurture relationships with brokers, leading the promotion of the bank to professionals and key influencers in your local area.
This role offers the chance to support our SME clients, typically with turnovers between £3 million and £25 million. As a crucial community figure, you'll develop business opportunities and represent our group within the professional community. You'll be an ambassador for change, embracing new tools to enhance the client and colleague experience, and support your team in achieving their goals.
What you'll be doing:
Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, ensuring their needs are at the heart of every interaction.
Provide funding solutions, write credit proposals, and ensure compliance with conduct risk requirements.
Lead the profiling of the Bank through a variety of medium including digital advocacy and professional social media.
Foster strong relationships with colleagues and partners to deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to brokers' needs.
Support and mentor the team, providing guidance to help them achieve their objectives
What you’ll need:
Existing commercial banking experience alongside strong credit writing skills in the SME space and a proven track record of delivery of term debt products.
Results Focused: Taking personal responsibility for delivering results and embracing change with a growth mindset.
New Client Acquisition: Expertise in building and maintaining productive relationships, adept at securing high volumes of high-value client relationships.
Specialist Knowledge: Relevant credit and sector knowledge with experience using digital tools to drive excellent client outcomes and growth.
People Skills: A growth mindset, keen to adopt tools that enhance the client experience.
Environmental Awareness: Upholding the Bank’s image through strong ethics and integrity across various clients and professionals.
About working for us
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.
If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
