Junior Business Development Manager - 12 Month FTC at Iress

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Account Management, Client Relationships, Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Proactivity, Resilience, Adaptability, Microsoft Office, Learning, Collaboration, Positive Attitude

Industry

Software Development

Description

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you! At Iress, we make things happen We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1,100 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia. Build your career at Iress! The Junior Business Development Manager will support the Provider/Lender Relationships Team in maintaining client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to revenue growth. This is an entry-level role, designed for someone looking to develop their skills in business development within the UK protection, retirement, and mortgage markets. The role focuses on: Retain existing clients through excellent service, engagement, and support Supporting sales initiatives and market research Identify and secure new revenue opportunities aligned with IRESS strategy Learning to build strong relationships with clients and industry partners Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with: Support senior Business Development Managers with client relationship management where needed. Prepare proposals, presentations, and pricing documents Contribute to market and competitor research Track sales opportunities and update progress in reporting tools Support resolution of basic client queries, escalating complex issues when required Assist with organising and participating in industry and business development events Create and progress sales opportunities, moving them through stages to closure Understand and communicate client strategies Provide consultancy advice and assistance on products, services, and solutions Maintain contractual arrangements and manage clients in line with agreements Conduct regular client service reviews and document outcomes What you will bring: Some experience in sales, account management, or client-facing roles (desirable, not essential) Interest in the UK Financial Services Market and willingness to learn Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients Highly organised with good attention to detail Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment Confident with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems Professional, collaborative, and positive attitude Commitment to developing a career in business development Why work with us? 8 paid days per year to extend your weekends + 25 days annual leave State-of-the-art offices Free on-site gym in our Cheltenham office open 24/7 New Short-Term Incentive and Recognition program Casual dress, flexible work policy Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning 3 days’ leave per year for charity initiatives Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your kids with the transition to school Life Insurance & Private Medical Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/ #LI-Hybrid Employment Type Employee Time Type Full time Get in touch Any questions? Contact the Iress recruitment team at: recruitment@iress.com

Responsibilities

The Junior Business Development Manager will support the Provider/Lender Relationships Team in maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities for revenue growth. This role involves preparing proposals, conducting market research, and assisting with client queries.