External Business Development Manager- Essex
External Business Development Manager- Essex
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Job Description
Whats in it for you
Are you an innovative sales professional looking to elevate your career This is your chance to further develop your skills knowledge and professional network by managing and embedding yourself in a dynamic region with a mix of established and growth accounts across the County of Essex Stevenage and Enfield.
Octopus is a market leader in taxefficient investments and we seek passionate and ambitious individuals who can deliver consistent highquality results.
The Team:
Join the highly regarded highperformance Octopus Investments retail sales teamthe driving force behind our success. As an External Business Development Manager (EBDM) you will educate and sell to a network of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) driving sales into our innovative investment products.
We are committed to delivering a brilliant journey for all our customers and your role will contribute to positive customer outcomes as part of the broader sales and customer team.
What will you be doing
As the successful candidate you will:
Develop and execute a regional sales strategy including retaining growing and nurturing relationships with a network of Financial Advisers and Private Banks to maximize sales opportunities for the Octopus Investments product range through facetoface meetings events and presentations.
Collaborate with Internal Business Development Managers to create and deliver a regional business plan ensuring strategic directions are met by developing pipeline and closing opportunities.
Understand and effectively communicate a complex suite of solutions to Financial Advisers.
Work seamlessly with Fund Managers and Business Line Managers to ensure products and messaging aligns with customer needs.
Always act with the customers best interest in mind demonstrating a customerobsessed approach.
Qualifications :
Ideally youll have:
Proven experience delivering highquality results in a business development role preferably within the Financial Services sector.
A track record of growth through existing relationships and the ability to attract and cement new business relationships.
Exceptional interpersonal skills that emanate honesty and integrity.
A clear concise and articulate communication style with the ability to be influential.
Drive ambition and selfmotivation.
We encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. Whats the worst that can happen
This role will evolve as we grow and develop. If youre looking for a challenge in a fastpaced and dynamic business we can deliver on that.
Additional Information :
What we offer
A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan
Take what you need holiday
Flexible working
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Sanctus Parent Cloud Digital GP Shout & more
Enhanced family leave policies
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At Octopus we dont just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone shares our values of being straightforward helpful and bold.
Were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race gender religion sexual orientation age disability or socioeconomic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.
Our Values
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to optin to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
