Senior Business Development Associate
Salary between £57,000 - £62,000 (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Are you someone who thrives on building strong relationships, spotting growth opportunities, and helping others succeed? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in platform sales or financial services who’s excited to lead, collaborate, and make a difference!
A bit about the job:
This role is all about connecting with financial advisers and showing the value Aviva brings to their business. Part of the Advised Platform Sales team, this position plays a key role in growing and retaining platform assets. Working alongside Platform Account Consultants, Investment Specialists, and other teams, the role helps shape adviser plans, lead initiatives, and strengthen the adviser experience. It also involves supporting the development of Business Development Managers and contributing to wider team success.
Please note: the role requires frequent and regular visits to our Sheffield office, so applicants should be based within a reasonable distance or willing to travel.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
* QCF Level 4 qualification in financial planning is essential
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging a variety of stakeholders
* Proven business development and relationship-building experience, including mentoring or coaching others
* Excellent planning and organisational strengths, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities
* Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial data and trends effectively
What you’ll get for this role:
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
* Starting salary between £57,000 - £62,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
* Bonus opportunity: 8% (C grade) of annual salary - actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
* Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
* 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
* Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
* Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
* Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
* Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
* Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
* We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
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Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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