Telephone Business Development Manager
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How you'll help us live our purpose:
We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1875. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too - if you are an experienced Business Development Manager with a skill for building relationships and spotting opportunities to develop sales you could join our a motivated, friendly and supportive Intermediary Sales team in a role in which you can expect to receive lots of training, coaching and recognition.
How you'll make a difference:
You will identify new business and commercial development opportunities by building and maintaining strong business relationships with Mortgage intermediaries through inbound and outbound telephone activity. You'll ensure that Mortgage Intermediaries receive a five-star service in relation to Leeds Building Society's products, criteria and how they meet the needs of potential clients.
What will you bring to the role?
- Proven experience in business development or relationship management within a mortgages or financial services industry (or other B2B environment) with an understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong influencing and communication skills via inbound and outbound calling activity with the ability to learn detailed knowledge of LBS product range and criteria.
- High energy, drive, and enthusiasm. Organised and self-motivated with passion for business development
- Strong product and market industry knowledge, proficiency in analysing market trends, identifying opportunities, and understanding competitor dynamics.
And in return, you'll get the best from us:
- Annual bonus of up to 12%
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme
- Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
- Electric vehicle / Cycle to Work scheme
- 2 days' volunteering per year
We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
Why choose us?
Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards . This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
Why wait? Apply now
We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.
We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk .
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