Senior Business Development Manager.

Role: sENIOR Business Development Manager

Location: London (near St Pauls)/Hybrid

Hours: Full time Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience plus commission

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our clients, client base and market reach. This is a hands-on role focused on identifying, approaching, and converting new business opportunities in regulated and professional services sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building pipelines from scratch, is comfortable in a consultative B2B sales environment, and enjoys working closely with a small, collaborative team to shape and grow a purpose-led business.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work policy
• Company pension scheme
• Huge range of discounts, a Healthcare cash plan, wellness programme, and more
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 based on service plus bank holidays.

What will you be doing in the Senior Business Dveleopment Manager role?

Lead Generation & Outreach

• Identify and build a pipeline of prospective clients (SPVs, bond issuers, regulated entities)
• Conduct outreach via email, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking
• Qualify leads, book meetings, and manage the sales funnel

Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
• Identify partnership opportunities with legal firms, advisors, and sector associations

Sales Process Management

• Conduct discovery meetings and communicate ABS’s value proposition
• Work with internal teams to shape client proposals
• Track progress in the CRM system and generate reports

Market & Competitor Research

• Analyse market trends and identify new sectors or regions for expansion
• Monitor competitor activity and adjust positioning accordingly

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with departments to align business development efforts.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market feedback.

What we would like from you:

• Proven success in B2B business development or sales
• Experience in financial services, professional services, legal, or compliance-related sectors
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Self-starter who is target-driven and comfortable working autonomously

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