Octopus

Real Estate

ExternalBusinessDevelopmentManager

£65–95k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“External Business Development Manager at Octopus. Skills: Sales, Business development, Real estate lending. Achieve and exceed sales targets. Be the focal point for brokers and clients”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivery of lending targets

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Eligibility Requirements

Travel to London offices at least once a week, Travel around the region

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, Experience working for a property lender, Ability to build and maintain own panel, A car, and able to travel around the region

Nice to Have

Thorough understanding of UK property finance industry, Existing relationships in property broker market

What You'll Do.

Achieve and exceed sales targets

Be the focal point for brokers and clients

Assist internal team in chasing new enquiries

Assist internal team in chasing pipeline applications

Hold face to face meetings with brokers

Hold face to face meetings with clients

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal business development team

Communication Scope

1st class customer service

Full Job Description

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We think working here is great, but we’re understandably bias. Click [here](https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-dc5/5cd44a79f027bc6100855691/0c51a134-dc6f-436b-9156-3d35792f1226?r=s3-eu-central-1) to explore Life at Octopus. What's in it for you? Octopus Real Estate is looking for a Regional Business Development Manager, covering the East of London, including Norfolk, Colchester and Kent. An External Business Development Managers (EBDMs) must be highly motivated, articulate, passionate people who thrive whilst working in a fast-paced sales team. You will be responsible for the delivery of lending targets across a defined region, managing all introducer accounts for that region. You will be provided with a high degree of autonomy, established funding lines, and an excellent financial reward (with discretionary quarterly and annual bonus payments). Supported with a bespoke training programme to give you all the tools required to succeed. This role comes with excellent growth opportunities within a busy and exciting team. The team The team is well established, and aims to provide a level of technical expertise with a personal service that is unrivalled in the financial services industry. You will be responsible for the delivery of lending targets across a defined region. Our EBDMs are not just best in class, they are expected to deliver world class service to their brokers and clients. What you'll be doing? * Achieve and exceed sales targets as set by the Head of Sales. * Be the focal point for all brokers and clients within your region. * Assist the internal business development team in chasing new enquiries and pipeline applications. * Hold face to face meetings with brokers and clients. * Please note this role will be based working from home, with a requirement to travel to our London offices at least once a wee

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