Business Development Manager
4 days ago
Chichester
Business Development Manager – Asset Management Distribution (Spanish Speaking) Location: Chichester, West Sussex Working Pattern: Fully Office Based Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £45,000 basic + Excellent Commission About the Role An established international investment services organisation is seeking a commercially driven Spanish-speaking Business Development Manager to support the promotion and distribution of investment products to financial intermediaries across global markets, with a particular focus on Spanish-speaking clients and international distribution. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with around three years' experience in financial services sales, business development, or intermediary distribution who is looking to take ownership of a region and build long-term, revenue-generating client relationships. Working closely with senior leadership and investment specialists, you will help develop regional growth strategies, expand distribution partnerships, and increase assets under management through effective intermediary engagement. This is a fully office-based position in Chichester and includes regular international travel to meet clients, attend industry events, and support business development activities across your assigned region. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage relationships with financial advisers, wealth managers, and investment platforms., • Promote investment solutions through telephone engagement, virtual meetings, and face-to-face presentations., • Identify new business opportunities and convert prospects into long-term client relationships., • Arrange and attend client meetings, including one-to-one and group presentations alongside investment specialists where appropriate., • Undertake regular international travel to meet clients, strengthen relationships, and represent the business at conferences and industry events., • Take ownership of a regional territory, maintaining a structured and active sales pipeline., • Provide clients with regular updates on investment funds, market performance, and macroeconomic developments., • Build strategic relationships with investment platforms and key intermediaries., • Provide market feedback to support sales strategy and product development., • Maintain accurate CRM records and prepare timely management reports., • Participate in regular sales meetings and ongoing product training. About You • Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)., • Minimum three years' experience in financial services business development, intermediary sales, or investment distribution., • Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and platform distribution., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with professional intermediaries., • Proven ability to manage and grow a successful sales pipeline., • Willing and able to undertake regular international travel., • Self-motivated, commercially focused, and target driven., • Highly organised with excellent follow-up and time management skills., • Ambitious with a desire to build a long-term career in asset management distribution. What's on Offer • £45,000 basic salary plus an excellent commission structure., • Regular international travel across your assigned region., • Direct exposure to senior leadership and experienced investment professionals., • A fully office-based environment with ongoing collaboration and support., • Autonomy to develop and grow your own sales region., • Ongoing professional development and product training., • Clear career progression within an international investment environment