Vacancy Detail

Business Development Manager

Keenan Recruitment has been retained to recruit for a full-time, permanent Business Development Manager. 

Job Type

• Full-time, Permanent

Salary

• £32,500.00-£36,500.00 per year depending on experience
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Business development: 2 years (required)
• Sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location

• Remote

Application deadline: 12noon 16th April 2025
Expected start date:  21 April 2025

About The Client

Transforming the early-stage investment landscape by connecting ambitious startups with business angels, institutional investors, and, soon, retail investors. Their platform makes fundraising more efficient, transparent, and accessible, helping startups secure the investment they need to grow.

Since launch, our client has built a network of +2800 registered users, including +1300 investors, and has supported 1,500 companies on their fundraising activities. As they prepare to become FCA regulated, they are scaling operations to offer a seamless, end-to-end investment experience.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding our client's investor network and onboarding high-quality investment opportunities. You will build relationships with startup founders, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and institutional investors, ensuring the company remains the go-to platform for early-stage investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage new investors (HNWIs, family offices, institutional investors, IFAs) through inbound leads, outbound outreach, referrals, and networking.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with startup founders, understanding their funding needs and connecting them with investors.
• Work closely with marketing, partnerships, and legal teams to improve processes and provide strategic feedback.
• Stay ahead of trends in the UK and European early-stage investment market, ensuring the firm remains competitive.
• Represent the company at industry events, roadshows, panel discussions, and investor meetings to promote the platform.
• Maintain accurate records of investor interactions.
• Work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the wider team to drive business growth.

About You

We’re looking for self-starters who are passionate about early-stage investment and the startup ecosystem. You don’t need a specific degree, but you should have the skills, drive, and mindset to thrive in a fast-growing investment platform.

Ideally, you:

• Will have 4+ years of experience in consultative sales, business development, or partnerships, preferably in finance, VC, PE, or startups.
• Are commercially focused, able to prioritise effectively, and driven to achieve revenue targets.
• Have a strong network of HNWIs, family offices, institutional investors, or IFAs (a major plus).
• Are confident engaging with C-suite executives, investors, and startup founders.
• Are adaptable and comfortable in a fast-changing, high-growth business environment.
• Have excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Are passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and investment.
• Are based in the UK with the flexibility to travel as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing firm and make a real impact on the company’s success. If you have a passion for sales and marketing and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat T:02890021616 or email your CV to perm@keenanrecruitment.co.uk

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Working from home | Salary: £32500 - £36500 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 01/01/0001