Business Development Manager

London, UK
Full-time

Company Description

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. 

We think working here is great, but we’re understandably bias. Click here to explore Life at Octopus.

Job Description

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a driven salesperson to take their skills, knowledge and relationship building to the next level.   

Octopus is a market-leader in tax efficient investments, and we are looking for team members that have the passion and ambition to help drive us even further.

The team: 

The retail sales team is a driving force behind Octopus Investments’ success. As a Business Development Manager, your role in the team will be to drive sales of our investment products in your region.  

We believe in delivering a brilliant journey for our customers and you will be expected to contribute to positive customer outcomes as part of the broader sales and customer team.  

What will you be doing? 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Develop and maintain relationships with a network of financial adviser and private bank clients to maximise sales opportunities for the Octopus Investments product range. 
  • Work in partnership with External Business Development Managers in your region to develop pipeline and close opportunities.

  • Conduct meetings with and give presentations to new and prospective clients. 

  • Understand a complex suite of solutions and translate them into simple solutions for advisers. 

  • Build structured plans to develop relationships within your region.

Qualifications

  • You have sales experience. Investment product knowledge is not required – we will give that to you and set you up for success.
  • A passion for great customer experience.
  • High quality interpersonal skills which emanate honesty and integrity.
  • A clear, concise and articulate communication style, with an ability to be influential when needed.
  • Drive, ambition and self-motivation.

 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen?

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that. 

Additional Information

What we offer

💰 A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan 
✈️ Untracked holiday 
🏡 Hybrid working – most of our people spend 50% of their time in the office 
⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more 
👪 Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender 
❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection 
🏥 Private medical insurance for you and your family 
🚗 Electric vehicle leasing 
🌍 The option to work overseas up to a month per year 

Our Values 

At Octopus we don’t just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone shares our values of being straightforward, helpful and bold. 

We think working here is great, but understandably we're biased - click here to learn more about Life at Octopus.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.