Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

We are looking for a Business Development Representative in our Broker team.

The team is part of the Funding Circle Introducer Channel and will interact daily with an assigned set of broker accounts, brokers' relationship managers, and internal operations teams.

Salary: £30,000 + c.£12,000 (uncapped commission!)

Who are we?

We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.

At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.

With over a decade of expertise, we've built a cutting-edge platform with data and technology that's reshaping SME lending. Our platform enables SMEs across the UK to get quick decisions and access funding swiftly.

We value good business and good people, providing meaningful support and fast, hassle-free processes for an exceptional customer experience.

The role

You will support introducer loan applications through the funnel, aiding the growth of business lending via introducers such as commercial mortgage/asset introducers, business consultants, and accountants. You will manage application progression while responding to community needs.

Responsibilities include:

1. Handling inbound calls and customer inquiries
2. Responding to introducer inquiries within SLA timescales via email or phone
3. Requesting additional information from introducers
4. Updating Salesforce CRM with relevant information
5. Building strong relationships with introducer sales teams
6. Supporting business reporting with accurate data
7. Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues

What we're looking for

• Experience in a phone-based sales environment
• KPI-driven with the ability to perform under pressure
• Effective time management skills
• Transparent communication skills, both positive and negative
• Confident with strong interpersonal skills and a good telephone manner

At Funding Circle, we are committed to diversity. Please apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

We impact small businesses, communities, and the economy (last year £6.9bn GDP generated). Read our Impact Report and visit our Trustpilot page for customer reviews.

Why join us?

We celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We offer hybrid working with in-office days in London, featuring a modern workspace, coffee, and subsidized lunches.

Our Circlers can build impactful careers supported by pillars of Health, Wealth, Development, and Lifestyle, including private medical insurance, financial planning tools, learning allowances, and lifestyle discounts. We also support parental leave policies and other family-friendly benefits.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.