Business Development Manager

Job Description Benefits of working for Charles Street26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidaysFree access to company holiday homesBuy & sell holidaysDiscretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward BonusMatched pension contributionHealth cash plan plus Private medical insuranceLife assurance and Critical illness coverTravel season ticket loans and Ride to work schemeFree local gym accessLocal bar / restaurant discountsCompany Description Charles Street Finance (CSF) is a specialist secured lender based in Cheadle, South Manchester. Established in 1983, were a small team but have doubled the size of the loan book over 2 years such that we are seeking to grow and enhance the existing personnel in key areas to further facilitate our ambitions.We are all about a common-sense proposition built around attention to detail and speed of response whilst always putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.A can-do approach fuels our speed of response from enquiry through to payment. Honesty and integrity are fundamental principles across the customer journey and the many long-standing relationships we have cultivated are testament to our service levels and reliability.Job DescriptionAs a Business Development Manager, you will be at the heart of our sales operationbuilding strong relationships with brokers and direct customers across the UK and becoming a product expert across Charles Streets full suite of mortgage products. Supporting all introducers and direct customers, you will help to navigate complex cases and ensuring the best possible submission routes. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where self-drive and teamwork are essential.As a Business Development Manager, we are looking for someone to:Originate and manage bridging finance transactions from initial enquiry to completionAssess deal viability, carry out due diligence, and structure facilities to meet client needsMaintain and develop relationships with brokers, borrowers, and packagersMonitor market trends and identify opportunities aligned with the firms risk appetiteBecome a subject matter expert across Charles Streets mortgage productsEngage in detailed discussions with brokers and customers to understand complex enquiries and advise on the most suitable submission routesQualificationsEssentialPrevious experience in a business development role for mortgages, ideally bridging financeKnowledge of how to structure loans and a good understanding of underwriting standards Able to develop successful working relationships and build trust and confidence with intermediaries and customersConfidence to pursue leads and use sales techniques to overcome objectionsExcellent call handling, listening, and influencing skillsIf you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role.Additional informationCharles Street embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please dont hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

Created: 2025-11-19