Business Development Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to drive growth and make a significant impact in the financial advice sector? Join us as a Business Development Manager at FE fundinfo and be at the forefront of innovation in investment fund data and technology.

As a Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate and action-oriented team, develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, and build relationships with key industry figures. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly influence our success and the success of our clients.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in a software sales environment and ideally have experience of selling into the financial advice sector.  

Your key responsibilities as a Business Development Manager will include:

• Delivering online demonstrations of our suite of solutions to the adviser community.
• Guiding prospects through the sales journey from initial demonstration to conversion.
• Managing and expanding a pipeline of opportunities through prospecting and canvassing.
• Building relationships with key industry figures to drive interest in our product range.
• Learning our product and service offerings, functionality, market positioning, and competitive advantages.
• Updating the database of prospective client information.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Business Development Manager:

• You must have a proven track record of selling technology or data solutions, ideally within the financial services industry.
• You will have experience in a technology-focused environment.
• You should have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• You must have experience using a CRM system (ideally Salesforce).
• You will need excellent communication skills, conveying confidence, sincerity, and professionalism, with an ability to build rapport at all levels of an organisation.

FE fundinfo is a leading investment management technology and data company connecting asset managers to distributors in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We are proud of our vast, diverse, and highly skilled team, who help to make our industry Better Connected and Better Informed.

Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer flexible hours, hybrid work options, team events, and numerous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

We offer:

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme to secure your future.
• Sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Comprehensive health coverage to keep you and your family protected.
• Discounted gym memberships to stay fit.
• Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
• Eye care and flu jab services to keep your eyes sharp.

Apply now and we'll aim to get back to you with feedback within 5 working days.