Date Posted: 17/09/2024 Location: Reigate Job Type: Full time Apply Now Business Development Manager Reigate - Hybrid (minimum 50% office based) We have an exciting opportunity for an office based Business Development Manager, to join our business to support our Retail income strategy, taking on responsibility for an agreed proportion of the business income target. Working with Strategic Account Directors and the Retail Distribution Sales Manager, you will manage the relationship and the development of business from a pre-defined panel of Financial Intermediaries over the telephone to achieve the delivery of an agreed individual sales plan Key Responsibilities Be responsible, with the Strategic Account Director, for obtaining business from a pre-defined panel of FIs Maintain a high degree of proactive contact with FI’s to secure business, driven through outbound calling in accordance with plans agreed by the job holder, the Sales Manager and where appropriate, the Strategic Account Director. Assist in the agreement and implementation of an operating plan and assist in the monitoring of the plan and ensure that any required corrective action is taken as necessary to ensure successful achievement of plan. Responsible for effectively embedding a range of Just “sales” messages to the pre-defined panel, regarding products and services in order to create the need for further support to the Just Group Attend key external Intermediary facing events in order to pro-actively interact with attendees to build awareness of our proposition, products and services and to gain valuable market insight. You would be expected to attend a key external event at a rate of approximately one per quarter To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of both Just Group’s and competitors’ product ranges, legislative and business developments within the industry and to utilise this knowledge in outbound calls. To build strong and productive working relationships with both sales and administration staff at all accounts and operate within standard procedures and compliance guidelines Skills And Experience Experience of working within a sales environment, preferably in Financial Services with a proven record of highly skilled consultative selling and a proven record of target attainment Excellent communication skills Ability to create a need Clear focus on results, quality and service Desire to succeed First class teamwork and collaboration skills Flexible approach; ability to work as part of a team in a fast moving environment Company Benefits A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid quarterly based on individual and company performance against targets Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site) A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones Apply Now