Business Development Manager
24 days ago
Chichester
Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Chichester, West Sussex (with regular international travel) Industry: Financial Services About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing financial services organisation based in Chichester. This is a dynamic, client-facing role with a strong international focus, offering the opportunity to build strategic partnerships and expand market presence across key global regions. Key Responsibilities • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across domestic and international markets, • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, partners, and stakeholders, • Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from prospecting through to negotiation and deal closure, • Represent the organisation at international conferences, industry events, and client meetings, • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor activity, and growth opportunities, • Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, compliance, and product development to support business growth, • Deliver against revenue targets and contribute to overall strategic objectives Requirements • Proven track record in business development or sales within the financial services sector, • Strong understanding of financial products, markets, and regulatory environments, • Demonstrated experience managing international clients or territories, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, • Highly self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset, • Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis, • Degree in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field desirable What We Offer • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus structure, • Opportunity for international travel and exposure to global markets, • Career progression within a growing and forward-thinking organisation, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Comprehensive benefits package How to Apply If you are a proactive and globally minded business development professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role