Business Development Specialist

Business Relationship Specialist

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £26,437 per annum + Uncapped Bonus

OTE: £50,000 - £60,000+

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home working)

Job Description

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Business Relationship Specialist on behalf of a leading Wealth Management and Financial Technology organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, relationship-focused individual looking to build a long-term career within Financial Services. Working as part of an established and highly successful team, you will be responsible for engaging with Financial Advisers across the UK, understanding their businesses and generating qualified meetings for the wider Business Development team.

Unlike a traditional telesales role, success in this position comes from building genuine relationships, conducting meaningful research and developing a pipeline of opportunities over time. The focus is firmly on quality conversations rather than high-volume outbound calling.

You'll work with professional Financial Advisers, gaining an understanding of their business models, growth plans, client bases and future objectives before introducing them to specialist Business Consultants.

Benefits

• Salary of £26,437 per annum
• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
• Realistic OTE of £50,000 - £60,000+
• Hybrid working arrangement – 3 Days Office (Tuesday – Thursday) 2 Days Working from home
• Dedicated mentoring and coaching support
• Ongoing training and development
• Join an established and highly successful team within Financial Services

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Financial Advisers across the UK.
• Research adviser firms through various channels including company websites and the FCA Register.
• Introduce the business's products and services through professional telephone conversations.
• Develop a strong understanding of adviser businesses and their future objectives.
• Generate qualified meetings and opportunities for Business Consultants.
• Build, manage and nurture your own pipeline of opportunities.
• Record all activity accurately within the CRM system.
• Conduct follow-up and relationship-building calls with prospective clients.
• Consistently achieve agreed individual and team objectives.
• Represent the business professionally and deliver an exceptional customer experience at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within business development, sales, account management, recruitment, customer service or a telephone-based role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A professional and confident telephone manner.
• Experience working towards KPIs, targets or performance objectives.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Confidence handling objections and overcoming challenges. [
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team environment.
• Experience using CRM systems would be advantageous.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys building professional relationships, working towards achievable goals and wants to establish a successful long-term career within one of the UK's most exciting Financial Services sectors.