Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Please apply via LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4447511844/?trk=mcm

Perch Group are looking for TWO Business Development Managers to join the team!

At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data-driven debt resolution.

Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts. We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success.

What are we looking for?

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating and converting new business opportunities across both debt purchase and servicing lines, supporting growth across multiple Group business units.

The role will focus on developing qualified pipeline, building strategic relationships and supporting delivery of the Group’s wider commercial objectives and will support both investment-led growth and expansion of capital-light servicing revenues.

So, what will your day-to-day look like?

The candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities across multiple Group service lines by:

• Generating qualified pipeline across debt purchase and servicing lines.
• Conducting outbound business development activity across agreed target markets.
• Building and maintain strong market and intermediary relationships.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, reporting and opportunity tracking.
• Working alongside marketing on campaigns, outreach and lead generation activity.
• Collaborating with operational and client management teams across the Group.

Does this sound like you?

• Experience within B2B sales, business development or commercial roles
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Comfortable operating within target-driven commercial environments
• Experience within debt, credit, outsourcing or regulated B2B sectors preferred
• Strong MS Office skills required.
• Experience with Jira or equivalent process management tools would be highly advantageous.

The Application Timeline

• A first stage phone call with the internal talent acquisition team (15-minute call)
• An introductory call with the Commercial Director via Teams (30 minutes)
• A formal interview with the Commercial Director and another senior stakeholder (60 minutes)

Typically, the average successful applicant will be within this timeline for 2-3 weeks. Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages therefore you should submit your application ASAP to avoid any disappointment.

If you do not receive a response after 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful as we may experience a high volume of applications.

Why you should be EXCITED to apply…

• £60,000 – £70,000 dependent on experience, PLUS an attractive commission package.
• This role is remote.
• 37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible and hybrid working between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation.
• And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk.

PLEASE NOTE – All new employees must undergo a full DBS and Credit Check upon acceptance of a job offer with Perch Group.