Business Development Manager Mid Corp South BA4
12 hours ago
Northampton
Join us at Barclays as a Relationship Manager working within the south Mid Corporate team. In the UK Mid Corporate Coverage business area of Corporate Banking we seek to understand our clients' objectives, opportunities and challenges, and work with them to achieve their business ambitions. In this role, you will effectively manage, develop and grow a portfolios whilst adding excellent customer service and deepening relationships. Essential Skills: • Superior verbal and written communication skills at all stakeholder levels., • Strong negotiation skills and a successful track record of increasing business performance amongst clients with the ability to negotiate at strategic level and 'close a deal' successfully with maximum business benefit., • Influencing ability and ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills: • Experience in the Business to Business Financial Services Sector., • Knowledge of relevant third party suppliers (e.g. technology), partners and key competitors., • Aware of Industry trends (UK and overseas)., • Working knowledge of Payment Industry Schemes, their drivers, industry dynamics and interchange. This role will be based in London You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Purpose of the role To identify and capitalise on business opportunities, expansion of the customer base, relationship management, and driving of revenue growth. Accountabilities • Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth., • Identification of leads through various channels such as networking, referrals, cold calling, and attending industry events., • Management of existing client relationships to understand their needs and identify opportunities for cross-selling or upselling banking products and services., • Development and execution of strategies to acquire new business and expand the customer base, including preparation of proposals, presentations, and negotiation of contracts., • Collaboration with product managers, credit analysts, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of banking products and services to clients., • Forecasting of sales targets and tracking progress against goals, including regular reports on business development activities, pipeline status, and sales performance to management., • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement., • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise, • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise, • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate., • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area., • Partner with other functions and business areas., • Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities., • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately., • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation., • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct., • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function., • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail., • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents., • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
