Commercial Development Consultant
Salary: Up to £26,300, dependent on skills and experience
Permanent Contract
Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – Currently 1-2 days in the office per week
Closing Date: Monday 22nd September
As a proud mutual since 1841, Wesleyan is committed to creating brighter financial futures for our customers and members. We specialise in providing financial services to some of the nation’s most trusted professions: GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers.
To find out more about what we do, visit our website: https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/about
We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign which means we are open to discuss flexible working, job shares and part time options.
About the role:
Role Overview:
Responsible for developing and nurturing existing client relationships, while actively sourcing and onboarding new commercial opportunities. This includes end-to-end management of new business processing, renewal processing, and consistently delivering exceptional client service in every interaction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to enhance retention and satisfaction.
2. Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities to drive business growth.
3. Manage the full cycle of new business and renewal processing efficiently and accurately.
4. Collaborate closely with Heads of Departments (HODs), Relationship Managers (RMs), and financial advisors to identify business opportunities and implement retention strategies.
5. Leverage internal tools and data insights to support decision-making and improve client outcomes.
6. Ensure a client-first approach is embedded in all actions and communications.
What we’re looking for:
7. Be able to adapt and communicate to suit all levels of professions within the medical
8. Have a good grasp of the different business models and the setup of medical
9. Confident in presenting face to face, emails, telephone or video conference calls to individuals and large groups
10. Navigate around multiple software to manage/analyse data and information.
11. Have worked in a FCA regulated environment, processed customer data following GDPR guide.
12. Able to think quickly, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver effective solutions that meet both client and business needs.
13. Good written and oral communication skills
14. Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders
15. B2B experience desired, individual will be required to complete training modules and self-development PDP for B2B role
16. Highly self-driven with a results-focused mindset and a determined attitude toward achieving and exceeding targets.
17. Demonstrates sound commercial awareness, particularly in lead generation, qualification, and management, contributing to strategic business development.
18. Capable of navigating and utilising multiple systems and software applications to manage and analyse data efficiently.
Benefits:
19. Annual Performance based Bonus – based on a mixture of company and personal performance
20. 28 days annual leave (plus 1 additional “culture day” & bank holidays) – increases to 30 days with 5 years’ service
21. Company pension scheme - matched plus 2% (up to 10%)
22. Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (available on weekends for personal use – subject to availability)
23. Cashback and discounts on major brands in retail, leisure, health, and wellbeing
24. Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
25. 2 volunteering days per year
To find out more about some of the great benefits Wesleyan offer, visit our careers page: https://careers.wesleyan.co.uk/applicantPortal/rewards
What to know before applying:
Equal Opportunities: Wesleyan are an equal opportunities employer. We know the best teams are made up of inclusive groups of diverse people where everyone’s contribution counts, and we believe everyone has the right to proudly be themselves. We’re building a culture where difference is actively encouraged and simply recruit the best people for the job irrespective of lifestyle, life history and life choices.
Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.
VISA Sponsorship: We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK – within our recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work.
Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks, though we reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we would therefore recommend an early application if you’d like to be considered for our opportunities.
Regulatory Requirements: Please note this is role is subject to regulatory requirements. As a financial services organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect the Wesleyan Group and our customers. Relevant checks and assessments will be carried out during the recruitment process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or the Insurance Distribution Directive Please note a criminal record check and credit check will apply and this role is also subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).