Job Description

About us LendInvest is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 15 years we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone. A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than \xc2\xa36 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology and our people. About the role The Business Development team represents LendInvest to the Intermediary market. This role involves engaging with brokers, directly authorised and appointed representatives, directly or via the Clubs and Networks that they may belong to across Midlands and South West regions. Your role is to raise awareness about LendInvest, and the Business Development team are expected to build relationships and to source new business from brokers initially allocated by postcode to them. Your key responsibility will be to educate and add value to these brokers whilst promoting the LendInvest product suite in conjunction with the systems, process and culture. The main focus of this role will be to work with the existing panel and build a panel of brokers who will consistently place business with LendInvest. You will have a strong, confident knowledge of the product offerings, BTL, Specialist Homeowner, Bridge and Development along with the market and competitors. In particular, you will be:

• Sourcing new business and qualifying enquiries and be confident in structuring a deal across those lines
• Guiding brokers on the best route of application and working closely with the internal sales desk to get applications submitted and deals closed
• Credible when explaining to brokers how our different origination systems, for different products work, and the requirements to package a case for success
• Building awareness of our brand and products with the aid of our marketing team.
• Building, identifying, managing and maintaining a panel of intermediary introducers providing a high value added service to encourage repeat business.
• Promoting our products and services and existing online systems for Buy-to-Let, Residential and Regulated Bridging to intermediaries so they are confident to use LendInvest, understanding our processes and criteria
• Promoting our criteria, screening and closing short term deals for Bridging, either directly or indirectly with the assistance of the internal sales desk, underwriters and case managers
• Managing the ongoing pipeline, along with the internal team, pushing pre-signed applications to help achieve company targets

Working remotely, you will not only be an ambassador of LendInvest but you must be relied upon to maintain the company ethos and culture. Have the ability to manage your own time and responsibilities well, whilst being accountable for your business. You will need to embrace the technology provided to do your job effectively, including CRM systems and technologies to enable remote meetings and working. Most of all, you will need the ability to prioritise your time on activities that will further your success and help the company reach targets. Key objectives

• Be part of a team that is well respected in the business and that sets an industry leading standard for efficiency and effectiveness
• Support the company\xe2\x80\x99s objectives through your overall contribution to the business, delivering your personal targets and contributing toward company targets
• Deal with all our brokers and borrowers professionally and fairly
• Provide our intermediaries and borrowers with a great service that enhances our reputation in the market

About you

• Working experience as a Business Development Manager with a proven sales track record
• Proficiency with CRM (e.g. Salesforce)
• Excellent written communication skills and accomplished presenting ability, in person and online
• Ability to capture and explain best practice in the deal process and to give training or guidance to colleagues when needed.
• You will be expected to give feedback to the Head of Sales, Commercial Director and wider business to help shape the proposition and processes
• Ability to keep up to date with industry knowledge of the financial services market
• Ability to work collaboratively from a distance; you will be working away from head office but you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to adopt the LendInvest business practices and culture

Benefits & perks
Competitive salary & commission structure Hybrid & flexible working policy \xef\xb8\x8f 33 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday (including Bank holidays), increasing with length of service Private healthcare (Vitality) Enhanced parental leave Matched pension contributions up to 4% \xe2\x80\x8d 10% of week to spend on learning new technologies Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development Employee Assistance Programme & Mental health support Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development Life assurance 4x salary + critical illness cover Electric car loan scheme via Octopus EV Volunteering day Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations Discounts via Perkbox Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Monthly socials & annual offsite Free lunch every Thursday
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.