Business Development Executive

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The opportunity Northreach is supporting a growing commercial finance team in the search for a Business Development Executive to join a regional sales function focused on SME funding solutions. This is a newly created role designed as a genuine pathway into a future Business Development Manager position. The role would suit someone with 2–4 years’ experience in financial services sales, commercial finance, banking, or a related environment who wants to build a long-term career in business development within a high-activity, relationship-led market. Responsibilities * Support senior Business Development Managers with deal preparation and pipeline activity * Gather, organise, and assess information required to progress new business opportunities * Assist with introducer and broker relationship management across the region * Attend networking events, meetings, and industry functions alongside the wider sales team * Prospect independently to help generate new business opportunities over time * Help coordinate activity across live transactions and support deal progression * Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure opportunities are managed effectively * Contribute to team performance and wider regional growth objectives Requirements * 2–4 years’ experience in financial services sales, commercial banking, commercial finance, broker sales, or a related area * Strong interest in developing a long-term career in SME finance and business development * Confident communication skills and ability to build professional relationships * Organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple live opportunities * Willingness to learn funding structures, deal assessment, and broker-led sales * Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in networking and new business activity * Stability in career history and a strong work ethic preferred Why consider this role * Clear progression path into a Business Development Manager role * Opportunity to be involved in a high percentage of live deals from the outset * Exposure to brokers, introducers, and regional business development activity * Competitive base salary, car allowance, and quarterly bonus linked to team performance * Strong platform for someone looking to build a career in commercial finance sales Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Northreach for a confidential discussion