Business Development Manager, Octopus Investments

• ✔️ Proven experience delivering high-quality results in a business development role, preferably within the Financial Services sector
• ✔️ A track record of growth through existing relationships and the ability to attract and cement new business relationships
• ✔️ Exceptional interpersonal skills that emanate honesty and integrity
• ✔️ A clear, concise, and articulate communication style, with the ability to be influential
• ✔️ 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. If you’re looking for a challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that

• Join the highly regarded, high-performance Octopus Investments retail sales team—the driving force behind our success
• As an External Business Development Manager (EBDM), you will educate and sell to a network of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), driving sales into our innovative investment products
• We are committed to delivering a brilliant journey for all our customers, and your role will contribute to positive customer outcomes as part of the broader sales and customer team
• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy, including retaining, growing, and nurturing relationships with a network of Financial Advisers and Private Banks to maximize sales opportunities for the Octopus Investments product range through face-to-face meetings, events, and presentations
• Collaborate with Internal Business Development Managers to create and deliver a regional business plan, ensuring strategic directions are met by developing pipeline and closing opportunities
• Understand and effectively communicate a complex suite of solutions to Financial Advisers
• Work seamlessly with Fund Managers and Business Line Managers to ensure products and messaging aligns with customer needs
• Always act with the customer's best interest in mind, demonstrating a customer-obsessed approach

• Critical Illness Cover & Death In Service
• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Performance Bonus
• Share Incentive Plan
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
• Childcare Vouchers
• Sick pay
• 'Take what you need' Annual leave
• £3000 Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Discount Portal
• Professional Development & Training
• Monthly 'Drink Up'
• The Greatest Christmas Party Ever

Octopus is a group of companies investing in innovative ideas from various industries. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Real Estate, Octopus Investments, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.