Business Development Manager

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This is an opportunity for a driven salesperson to take their skills, knowledge and relationship building to the next level.

Octopus is a market-leader in tax efficient investments, and we are looking for team members that have the passion and ambition to help drive us even further.

The team:

The retail sales team is a driving force behind Octopus Investments’ success. As a Business Development Manager, your role in the team will be to drive sales of our investment products in your region.

We believe in delivering a brilliant journey for our customers and you will be expected to contribute to positive customer outcomes as part of the broader sales and customer team.

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with a network of financial adviser and private bank clients to maximise sales opportunities for the Octopus Investments product range.
• Customer obsessed - Aligning your views to what is best for the customer and always acting in good faith
• Work in partnership with External Business Development Managers in your region to develop pipeline and close opportunities.
• Conduct meetings with and give presentations to new and prospective clients.
• Understand a complex suite of solutions and translate them into simple solutions for advisers.
• Build structured plans to develop relationships within your region.

✅ You have sales experience, bonus points for financial services. Investment product knowledge is not required – we will give that to you and set you up for success.

✅ A passion for great customer experience.

✅ High quality interpersonal skills which emanate honesty and integrity.

✅ A clear, concise and articulate communication style, with an ability to be influential when needed.

✅ Drive, ambition and self-motivation.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen?

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.

What we offer

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We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.