Relationship Management and Business Development Manager, LGBT Great
LGBT+ community for financial services
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LGBT+ community for financial services
1-20 employees
Be an early applicant
1-20 employees
Company mission
To make the industry more welcoming to the community through more education, visibility and outreach.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will bring strong business development expertise, exceptional relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of the investment and savings industry
- Strong business development, relationship management, and sales experience
- Deep understanding of in the corporate world, with a network of contacts
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate messages and value effectively
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and self-motivated approach to identifying and securing opportunities
- Strong negotiation and deal-closing abilities
- High level of professionalism, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Responsiveness, organisation, and the ability to think ahead
- Experience in a start-up or fast-growth environment
- Confidence and diplomacy when working with senior stakeholders
- Self-motivated and results-driven with excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience in a membership-based, consulting, or advocacy-driven organisation
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with some connection and, or knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues
- Ability to create impactful presentations and keep them updated
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with different teams
- Data-driven approach to tracking engagement, sales, and growth metrics
What the job involves
- This role is pivotal in developing and expanding LGBT Great’s membership base, strengthening client relationships, and driving revenue growth
- Client Engagement & Value Building: Develop a strong understanding of client needs and priorities, mapping LGBT Great’s solutions effectively
- Account Management: Manage and deliver value to client accounts, including leading meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups, and delivery of services into accounts
- Reporting & Insights: Monitor and track client account activities, ensuring accurate records of engagement, interactions, and progress
- Retention & Growth Strategies: Proactively engage with existing members to enhance value, ensure high renewal rates, and strengthen long-term relationships
- Lead Generation & Outreach: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through strategic networking, industry insights, and targeted outreach
- Pipeline Management: Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective members and clients, ensuring a structured approach to growth
- Proposal & Pitching: Develop and present compelling proposals to potential members and clients, clearly articulating LGBT Great’s value proposition
- Negotiation & Closing: Lead discussions on membership contracts and agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and alignment with LGBT Great’s goals
- Market Positioning: Represent LGBT Great at key industry events, conferences, and networking forums to increase visibility and secure new opportunities
- Strategic Growth Plans: Develop and implement a membership growth strategy, identifying key industry opportunities and engaging relevant stakeholders
- Engagement Metrics & Reporting: Track and analyse member engagement, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
- Onboarding & Member Lifecycle Management: Oversee seamless onboarding and engagement processes, ensuring members derive ongoing value from their participation
- Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Serve as the primary conduit for member feedback, using insights to refine LGBT Great’s offerings and engagement strategies
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, research, and training teams to develop and execute initiatives that support business development and client success
- Thought Leadership Contribution: Support the development of thought leadership content, leveraging insights from clients and industry trends
Application process
- Applications open on Thursday, 20th February 2025, and close on Friday, 14th March 2025
- Interview questions will be provided to selected candidates prior to interview
- First Stage Interviews: W/c Monday, 17th March 2025
- Final Stage Interviews: W/c Monday, 24th March 2025
Salary benchmarks
Our take
LGBT Great is an LGBT+ membership community for the financial services industry, offering valuable insights, visibility, and outreach initiatives. The platform connects members, providing a safe space for LGBT+ individuals and allies to network and learn.
LGBT Great’s defining feature is its Inclusion Index Benchmarking Tracker (the iiBT), which acts as a tool for financial services businesses to set goals, track progress and act for impact in areas that make a real difference to their diversity and inclusion. Since its introduction, the iiBT has grown to be recognised as a key demonstrator of LGBT+ standards in the industry.
By providing tools for companies to fully assess and evidence their commitment towards LGBT+ issues, LGBT Great is ahead of the curve in treating LGBT+ equality as a critical priority, and in persuading others to do the same. The company also partnered with Citi to launch its Top 100 Gamechangers 2022 programme, which spotlights LGBT+ people affecting change for equality in the financial services space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
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City of London, London, UK
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Leadership
Matt Cameron
(CEO, not founder)CIC Board Director at The Diversity Project. Previously a Director and Recruiter at The Ocean Partnership as well as the Head of Recruitment & DE&I Lead at Empiric.
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