Job Description

At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world.

THE ROLE

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of developing and managing intermediary relationships and acquiring defined contribution (DC) new business. Reporting into the Director of Business Development the individual will have an in-depth understanding of the UK workplace pension and retirement market, be responsible for maintaining business plans for their panel of intermediaries, and act as an ambassador for Smart Pension.

Responsibilities

Manage a panel of UK advisers to acquire new business Achieve annual targets delivering profitable and sustainable growth Plan and deliver campaigns to maximise new business opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The skills, experience, and aptitudes we are looking for are listed below but please don't be discouraged from applying if you don't meet every single one of these criteria - having a 'can do' attitude is sometimes more important than being able to tick every box:




Ideally at least 8+ years' experience in the Financial Services Industry, the pension/retirement sector is desired Knowledge of the UK DC Master Trust market, the trends and policy shaping the industry and factors affecting members' retirement outcomes Proven success in business development activities across the sales cycle to meet revenue goals Excellent presentation skills and delivery at all levels of an organisation Customer-centric and commercial mindset Full accountability and strategic relationship management of a selected portfolio of intermediaries Experienced working with Trustees and Pension lawyers is a plus, but not imperative An existing network of advisers and employee benefit consultants (EBCs) is a plus, but not imperative Entrepreneurial attitude, accepts and tackles goals with enthusiasm

WHO WE ARE

We work in partnerships with governments and financial institutions in the UK and internationally. Our cloud-native digital platform is revolutionising how people around the world think about, and save for, their retirement.


At heart, we're a financial technology business. What we do is all about innovation, and using the power of digital change to put the customer first. Our Engineers will tell you that working at Smart gives you the opportunity to play your part in developing world-class technological solutions, working with - and learning from - like-minded people.


You'll also find that, across our business, our colleagues love Smart's culture, and how what we do means better financial outcomes for savers. That feels worthwhile, and it means that what we do, collectively, goes way beyond the nine to five of a typical working day.


Don't just take our word for it - you can see what our colleagues say about working at Smart on LinkedIn Life and Glassdoor.

BENEFITS

At Smart, one of the eight principles we work to is "We want happy and good people in our team". We created a list of benefits that helps us achieve this goal:


25 days' holiday per year, increasing with length of service. 500 annual training budget to spend on your professional development Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare and EAP Enhanced sick leave (three months' pay per year) Enhanced maternity and paternity (maternity - 6 months fully paid/paternity - 3 weeks fully paid) Death in service insurance cover Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment In office wellbeing, such as manicures, massages and barbers. Smart employees also enjoy a 50% discount on orders from our sister company Arena Flowers, Britain's most ethical florist. They offer unique hand-tied bouquets, luxury flowers, letterbox flowers, plants and gifts to spend on friends and loved ones or even for yourself.

We think Smart is an awesome place to work. If it sounds like somewhere you'd like to work, too, and if you're ready to play your part in our continued success in the future, then naturally we'd love to meet you.