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Business Development Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Banking & Finance
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need financial services experience, strong business development skills, excellent communication, pitch leadership, market insight, and CII/PFS Level 4 Qualification.
  • You will build relationships with accounts, implement business plans, identify opportunities, coordinate sales efforts, and ensure compliance while engaging with specialist resources.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in financial services, including focus on investment platforms / platform-based solutions.
  • Strong business development and/or relationship management skills, preferably within an intermediated environment.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills including both face to face, telephone and in virtual environments.
  • Ability to lead a pitch team and present tailored solutions to clients.
  • A strong understanding of market insight. Particularly the Intermediary market, including regulatory, technical and legislative changes and opportunities.
  • Achievement of CII/PFS Level 4 Qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the development of relationships and new business from a defined segment of accounts, to achieve set sales and retention targets for Platform, whilst referring on any Workplace opportunities which could arise from your panel of accounts, working collaboratively to bring to bear our multi-channel proposition. Deliver & exceed your distribution targets.
  • Formulate and implement an effective business plan to include appropriate strategies for your account responsibilities, which will include a detailed understanding of the people, business strengths, weaknesses, goals and decision-making behaviour of each selected Intermediary which will meet or exceed new business growth and profit targets.
  • Identify and exploit business opportunities with your panel of Intermediaries to build mutual business benefit. Lead and run the sales approach, co-ordinating the activities with each account within your region.
  • Agree and successfully implement a development approach with your Intermediary Distribution Manager.
  • Develop and implement multi-level contact strategies within panel and align with specified risk and compliance procedures and practices ensuring that you're operating within Lloyds Banking Group policies at all times.
  • Fully engage with and optimise Scottish Widows Specialist resources to improve business opportunities within your Region.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Business Development Manager position?

The salary range for the Business Development Manager position is £87,552 - £97,280.

What is the location of this job?

The location of the Business Development Manager position is London.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full time, which is 35 hours per week.

What is the working pattern for the Business Development Manager?

The working pattern is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of the time, at one of the office sites.

What is the end date for this job opportunity?

The end date for this job opportunity is Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

What will the Business Development Manager be responsible for?

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing relationships and new business from a defined segment of accounts, achieving sales and retention targets, and implementing effective business plans.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Experience in financial services, strong business development or relationship management skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of market insight are needed. Achievement of CII/PFS Level 4 Qualification would also be useful.

Is there flexibility in work arrangements for this position?

Yes, there are flexible working options available, including job share, but agile options are not offered.

What is the purpose of the role within the Lloyds Banking Group?

The purpose of the role is to play an integral part in the Division’s strategy of ‘protecting today, securing tomorrow’ by promoting the Platform proposition to meet retirement planning and income needs for UK intermediary customers.

How does the organization view diversity and inclusion?

Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the customers and communities they serve, ensuring all colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Helping Britain Prosper

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We're part of an ever-changing industry and are currently on a journey to shape the financial services of the future, whilst supporting our customers’ changing needs. The scale and reach of our Group means we can offer a broad range of opportunities to learn, grow and develop. Our values-led culture and approach to inclusion and diversity means we can all make a real difference together. Our purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good.

Culture & Values

  • People-first

    We put people first to go further for customers.

  • Bold

    We’re bold, we take action and innovate.

  • Inclusive

    We’re inclusive to value everyone.

  • Sustainable

    We champion sustainability to care for our planet.

  • Trust

    We trust each other to achieve more together.

Benefits

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.

  • Health and wellbeing

    We encourage a culture of wellbeing and inclusivity, and provide a range of health and wellbeing services to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

  • Holiday allowance

    We offer a generous holiday allowance to enable you achieve a healthy work/life balance. You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday, rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade. Bank holidays are in addition to this, and you’ll have the opportunity to buy or sell the equivalent of a week’s holiday through our ‘Flex’ scheme.

  • Family leave

    From day one you’ll be able to have up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave. Shared parental leave is created when maternity or adoption leave is ended early. If you are an eligible partner you could receive up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave.

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.