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We are working with a highly regarded UK wealth and investment management firm to appoint a Business Development Manager to cover the North West region. This role sits within an established intermediary distribution team and focuses on promoting multi-asset investment solutions, model portfolios, and fund offerings to UK financial advisers and intermediary firms. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing existing relationships, opening new IFA partnerships, and driving both new business and asset retention across the region. Working closely with investment teams and central proposition specialists, this role combines relationship-led sales with strong technical investment conversations.This opportunity would suit an experienced regional IFA sales professional who is commercially driven, highly credible with advisers, and comfortable operating autonomously within a defined region selling both funds and solutions.The successful candidate will be involved in:Developing and growing relationships with UK intermediary firms across the regionPromoting investment solutions including bespoke portfolios, MPS, and fund offeringsIdentifying and converting new business opportunities while supporting retention of existing assetsDelivering face-to-face and virtual meetings with advisers, platforms, and professional partnersCommunicating investment views, market insights, and product positioning clearly and crediblyWorking closely with investment managers to support regional growth initiativesContributing to marketing campaigns, adviser communications, and sales collateralAttending and speaking at relevant seminars, conferences, and adviser eventsCapturing market intelligence and feedback to support proposition developmentMaintaining accurate CRM records and sales reporting (Salesforce)Ensuring all activity is compliant and aligned with regulatory and Consumer Duty requirementsProactively following up marketing and event activity to maintain strong engagement levelsThe ideal candidate will have:Proven experience in business development or account management within UK intermediary marketsStrong existing knowledge of adviser firms and distribution networks in the regionSound understanding of investment products, financial markets, and regulatory requirementsTrack record of achieving or exceeding sales targetsConfident communicator, able to engage advisers, investment professionals, and internal stakeholdersCommercially driven, relationship-focused, and well organisedComfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with wider teamsTo find out more about this opportunity, please apply here or reach out to Chris at christopher.rolfe@.