Business Development Manager - Grafton Recruitment : Job Details

Business Development Manager - Financial Services

Central London

Circa £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum

We are recruiting an accomplished Business Development Specialist for a financial services company based in Central London. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and executing strategic business development initiatives ideally within a professional services/financial services environment. You will be adept at building and maintaining robust networks of senior contacts across Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investment Banks, Accountants, and the CFO community.

We are keen to hear from an expert with the ability to align business development strategies with overarching company goals.

Demonstrable Abilities:

Strategic Planning, Proposal Development, Networking, Sales Leadership, Client Engagement, Research and Analysis, Team Collaboration, Account / CRM Management, Process Oversight and Continuous Improvement

Key Duties:

• Develop and implement business development strategies in collaboration with the BD team, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Establish and maintain a robust network of senior contacts in Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investment Banks, Accountancy, and the CFO community.
• Partner with the senior delivery team to identify new opportunities / creating proposals.
• Organize and lead sales meetings, ensuring all relevant company representatives are well-prepared.
• Actively participate in face-to-face meetings and calls with designated accounts.
• Leverage networks, corporate finance news, and information systems to identify potential contacts.
• Conduct thorough background research on individuals and companies to tailor meeting approaches and communication.
• Manage assigned accounts to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to enhance the effectiveness of each contact.
• Oversee the engagement process, ensuring timely and appropriate delivery of proposals and engagement letters.
• Regularly update the CRM system with accurate information to facilitate team collaboration.
• Gather customer feedback post project completion to continuously improve services.

For consideration or to schedule a confidential call, please send your CV to Nicky Murdock at