Business Development Manager - North

Description, duties, responsibilities

About Roma Finance

Established in 2008, Roma Finance is an independent principal lender offering short term bridging loans secured on residential, commercial and industrial properties in England, Scotland and Wales.

Our smooth processes allow us to complete deals quickly, often within 48 hours. We have a proven track record of prompt pay-outs and fast fundings that have helped many clients to acquire property, change the use and maximise planning gains from investment. We were Highly Commended as Best Newcomer to the Bridging Industry in the 2015 Bridging & Commercial industry awards.  

Due to company growth we are currently recruiting for an Introducer Relationship Manager. The purpose of the role will be to manage new and existing relationships with intermediaries and brokerages building a portfolio of contacts an ensuring that existing relationships are managed to ensure all parties receive maximum output from the relationship.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Produce a territory plan to define how new business targets will be achieved
• Identify, qualify & pursue new target intermediaries in the region
• Develop relationships at all levels with intermediaries 
• Network extensively both internally and externally building key introducer relationships, leveraging your product knowledge and market expertise to increase business
• Actively manage their sales pipeline and work with the customer management team to close potential opportunities
• Work with lending managers effectively and efficiently maximise business opportunities in key target intermediaries and the region
• Be a brand ambassador for the company in the territory, enhancing the reputation of the business
• Educate broker & intermediary teams about our products and lending criteria

Other benefits

• Generous Commission
• Car Allowance
• Pension scheme after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday per annum, increasing with length of service

Personality requirements and skills

Skills:

• All applicants must have a Full UK driving licence
• A background in Sales and a good understanding of Property Finance (2 years in secured lending sales i.e. mortgages, second charges, commercial, bridging, development finance)
• An engaging communicator with superior influencing skills, able to discuss  and establish credibility with a professional audience
• Proven experience in relationship building
• Ability to deliver  a professional and bespoke ‘intelligent ‘ & entrepreneurial approach, tailored to each individual circumstance

Full training will be provided, we offer an uncapped commission plan based on a percentage of profits on each loan. Career development opportunities are excellent and where appropriate we offer sponsorship of the CeMAP qualification after completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Please note that all successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check, a credit check and a Fraud Prevention database check.