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.