Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

• Reporting directly to the CEO
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Take a brand-new software product to market

The Role

This is a new business role built on relationships. Youll find and approach the right prospects in the financial services space, start conversations, build trust and turn interest into new clients. It isnt a technical software sales job. There are no complex demos or product pitches. Its about picking up the phone, getting out to meet people, understanding what they need and showing how the solution helps. Youll play a big part in shaping how the product grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Reach new prospects through cold calls, email outreach and networking
• Work through an established target list of businesses and decision-makers
• Build relationships with fund companies, investment firms, portfolio businesses and the wider financial services sector
• Get to know prospects needs and introduce the solution where it fits
• Book and attend face-to-face meetings to move opportunities forward
• Build and manage your own pipeline, following up consistently
• Learn the product inside out and explain its commercial value clearly
• Work with the owners to shape and deliver the business development strategy
• Hit agreed targets and make a direct impact on the products growth

What Youll Need

Essential

• Experience in business development, sales or new business acquisition
• Confidence and resilience on cold calls and first approaches
• A track record of building relationships with business owners and senior decision-makers
• A self-starter mindset: you go out and create opportunities rather than wait for inbound leads
• Strong communication skills and a professional presence in meetings and at networking events
• The ability to work independently and own your pipeline and targets

Desirable

• Experience in financial services, accountancy, investment or fund administration
• No software sales background needed

Why Apply?

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus tied to your targets
• Full ownership of business development for a new product
• Direct access to, and support from CEP
• A varied, client-facing role with plenty of time out meeting people
• A chance to make a real commercial impact from day one
• The backing of an established Belfast business, with the energy of a new product launch

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch withEmma Grovesat Ocho People for a confidential chat

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