Job Specifications
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Job Description
What’s in it for you?
We’re looking for an External Business Development Manager (EBDM) to join our Retail Sales Team at Octopus Investments, covering a defined region with a mix of established and growth accounts. You’ll be joining a high-performing, fast-paced team that’s passionate about delivering world-class service to our network of Financial Advisers and Private Banks.
You’ll have the autonomy to run your own regional sales strategy, build long-term relationships, and drive sales into our market-leading investment products. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, bespoke training, and a culture that rewards ambition and integrity.
The team
Our Retail Sales Team is known for its technical expertise and personal service. As an EBDM, you’ll be at the heart of our success, educating and engaging with advisers, collaborating with internal teams, and helping shape the future of tax-efficient investing.
What you’ll be doing
Own and deliver a regional sales strategy
Build and grow relationships with Financial Advisers and Private Banks
Lead face-to-face meetings, events and presentations
Collaborate with Internal Business Development Managers to create and execute business plans
Communicate a complex suite of investment solutions with clarity and confidence
Work closely with Fund Managers and Business Line Managers to ensure product alignment
Keep CRM systems updated and manage a busy inbox with ease
Always act in the best interest of the customer
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Proven experience in a business development role dealing with IFAs
A track record of growing existing relationships and attracting new ones
High-quality interpersonal skills, honesty and integrity
A clear, articulate communication style
Strong leadership skills
Bonus points if you have:
Additional qualifications or experience in financial services
A strong financial adviser network in London
Knowledge of tax-efficient investments and inheritance tax advice
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. So, if you’re looking for a challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.
Additional Information
What we offer
A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan
Take what you need holiday
Flexible working
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Sanctus, Parent Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more
Enhanced family leave policies
Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued, and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development, we embrace and celebrate all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
We're proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process, we’ll be happy to accommodate where possible.
About the Company
Octopus Investments, part of the Octopus Group, is an investment company investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We manage investments for retail and institutional investors, investing the £10.0* billion they have entrusted to us into the areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact. More than 85% of the money we manage is invested in line with one or more of our three investment themes: empowering people, revitalising healthcare and building a sustainable planet.
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