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Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
The Business Development Manager is primarily tasked with driving significant market expansion and increasing penetration within both existing markets and new, untapped segments. This is achieved through a focused approach on acquiring new business and meticulously planning and executing entry strategies into nascent markets or distinct market segments.
This pivotal role is situated within the Consumer Solutions team . The core mandate is to champion the delivery of high-value consumer propositions. This involves identifying, developing, and deploying solutions that enable Equifax's external partners (e.g., financial institutions, fintechs, telecommunications, utilities) to construct and execute superior, high-value consumer journeys. A central component of this is the seamless and strategic integration of proprietary Equifax consumer data, ensuring that partners can enrich their customer interactions, optimize decision-making processes, and enhance overall consumer experience and product relevance.
What you will do
Identify and secure New Customers/Partner Sales, specifically targeting large-scale organisations with extensive customer bases.
Land and grow new Customer/Partner Revenue across the Equifax portfolio, with a focus on offering consumer scores, consumer reports, and other consumer services in a seamless, integrated way.
Develop contact networks within new Customers/Partners and facilitate connections to relevant Equifax counterparts.
Lay early foundations for long-term Customer/Partner Relationships based on trust and value.
Identify, develop, manage, and close opportunities spanning the full suite of Equifax solutions.
Conduct comprehensive research on prospective Client business imperatives, specifically focusing on Risk, Fraud, and Marketing strategies.
Define and execute sales strategies that drive profitable growth while delivering meaningful value to the consumer solutions team.
Network and build relationships with economic buyers, decision-makers, and influencers within target organisations.
Lead Account Strategy motions with cross-functional teams to identify sales opportunities tied to Equifax value-add services.
Respond to Prospect RFIs and RFPs with tailored, consumer-focused solutions.
Drive strong pipeline development and disciplined sales execution.
What experience you need
Extensive UK industry experience
Bureau / Lending / Marketplace knolwedge
Regulatory experience - ICO, FCA
Consumer fintech experience
Ideally a contact book (or the ability to quickly build one)
Candidates must be able to articulate complex financial insights and data-driven value propositions to senior stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree and/or related Sales experience
What could set you apart
Possessing existing industry contracts and a strong professional network within the consumer finance space is a significant plus
Masters or advanced degree preferred
Tech or software, platform skills
Intellectually curious and insights driven
Delivers results and plays to win
Drives excellent execution
Has a sense of urgency, agility, and grit
Leads with integrity, and be personally accountable
Exceeds customers’ expectations every day
Works together as one aligned global team (#OneEquifax)
Takes initiative to develop yourself and help others grow
Values diversity of experience and thought
This is a remote based role with travel as required for Customer and Internal meetings.
The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?
We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
Who is Equifax?
At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.
We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.
Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
