Business Development Manager

**Permanent Opportunity - **London Area**

Join Saffron Building Society as a Business Development Manager!

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for growth and innovation? Saffron Building Society is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to drive our business forward.

Why Saffron?

At Saffron Building Society, we have a long-standing commitment to our members and the communities we serve. With a heritage built on trust and transparency, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional service and tailored financial solutions. Join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and enhancing our offerings.

What You'll Do:

• Covering the London area
• Demonstrating an active contribution to the successful delivery of all lending objectives with a key focus on growing ‘fans’ and ‘friends’ in your assigned territory
• Pro-actively managing and developing relationships with brokers within your assigned territory
• Signposting brokers to the SFI website highlighting the tools and guides available to educate and support them
• Completing welcome calls to all newly registered brokers, when required, covering all aspects required ensuring they fully understand how to submit business and are aware of Saffron’s key selling points
• Effectively promoting the Society; its service and products
• Developing the Society profile and increasing the Society’s intermediary market share
• Researching and feeding back industry news and trends, sharing broker feedback, product initiatives and market intelligence with Intermediary Manager and National Account Manager.
• Maintaining an appropriate level of market knowledge to support the Society and brokers
• Advocating and promoting the Society at virtual and face to face events

Who You Are:

• A proven track record in business development, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• A self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is not afraid to take initiative.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a desire to make a positive impact in our communities.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable organisation.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our members and contribute to community well-being.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!

………. and more!

To be successful you will have knowledge of:

• Strong knowledge of the mortgage intermediary sector
• Broad understanding of the UK mortgage regulatory framework and the entities within
• Data Analysis
• Deep understanding and experience in relationship management of mortgage intermediaries

Rewards & Benefits

• Performance Related Recognition Scheme
• Annual Bonus
• Pension 5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
• Physical, Mental and Financial Wellbeing support
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Holiday Exchange
• and lots more….

please get in touch to find out more….