Director of business development Work, Jobs in Portsmouth (with Salaries)

Business Development Director
National Westminster Bank PLC —Southampton
- £61,000 - £91,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
12d
Director of Partnerships, EMEA
Linnworks —Chichester
- Business development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
13d
Head of Growth
Royal Yachting Association —Southampton
- £57,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Travel
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
Quick apply
7h
Key Account Director
Brunswick Corporation —Southampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Private Client Tax Director
Beever and Struthers —Solent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- Communication skills
5d
Growth & Sales Market Leader, Transport UK&I - Highways Market Director
Ramboll —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Private Client Tax Director
Menzies LLP —Fareham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- Communication skills

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Business Development Director

National Westminster Bank PLC -
Southampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£61,000 - £91,500 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Presentation skills
IT
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

Closing date for applications: 18/06/2026

Location Southampton, United Kingdom

Salary £61,000 – £91,500

Job typePermanent | Contract typeFull Time

Remote / On-site Hybrid

You’ll spend some of your time at home, working with your team digitally. You’ll also regularly work at your office or hub to collaborate with your colleagues.

Managerial / Technical Lead

This is a general indication and doesn’t always reflect day-to-day responsibilities. Check the job description for full details.

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Job description

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as a Business Development Director

You’ll drive the growth agenda for the Mid-Corporate Working Capital Sales market, specialising in Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending (ABL), by shaping new opportunities and deepening the relationships that power sustainable business development
Be the key connector between customers, prospects, partners and internal teams, making sure our business development approach is coordinated, targeted and commercially effective
This is your chance to elevate your profile, using your leadership, commercial judgement and relationship strength to shape the future of the franchise
This is a hybrid role based in the South West with travel across Southampton, Reading, Bristol and Cardiff regions

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll lead the growth of our Mid-Corporate Working Capital Sales Business specialising in Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending (ABL), by developing new business avenues, strengthening external relationships and strengthening our position in key sectors. You’ll use market insight and strong commercial judgement to spot trends, shape sales strategies, stay ahead of industry development and guide Coverage teams toward sustained growth and innovation.

Your work will influence lending and other key strategic priorities, build trust with intermediaries, and enhance the customer experience across the region. You’ll make sure key business objectives are met in line with our values, and that we operate within the training and competence framework to deliver accurate, relevant customer communication. This is a hybrid role based in the South West with travel across Southampton, Reading, Bristol and Cardiff regions.

Your work will focus on:

Designing and refining business development strategies by analysing markets, monitoring trends and aligning plans to Mid-Corporate priorities
Building and expanding long-term relationships with intermediaries, business leaders and partners to uncover and progress opportunities
Leading origination and conversion with our Broker colleagues to deliver strong outcomes for customers and the business
Delivering business plans and KPIs for intermediary panels, driving satisfaction and feedback measures, and resolving concerns at first contact
Boosting visibility in high-growth sectors by shaping clear plans with key stakeholders and sharing best practices across the network
Securing compliant, well-controlled delivery by meeting legal and regulatory requirements and completing control tasks to the required standard
Leading strong risk management by swiftly identifying, reporting and escalating Financial Crime and Fraud risks

The skills you'll need

Our bank is committed to responsible, sustainable growth in the Mid-Corporate Market built on trusted relationships and good customer outcomes. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a seasoned performer in Mid-Corporate or Commercial Mid-Market who combines deep product and funding knowledge with the credibility and influence to engage senior partners and deliver growth. A deep understanding of the Mid-Corporate landscape and strong market awareness to shape credible plans and compelling customer conversations are necessary, as well. You’ll also adapt to changing priorities and maintain high performance under pressure, re prioritising with clarity to keep delivery on track.

You’ll also bring:

Strong commercial and business acumen grounded in macroeconomic and sector insight
Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and networking skills
Proven capability in presenting, customer engagement, relationship building, time management
Expertise in Working Capital including Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending (ABL)
A Diploma in Lending Skills, or a commitment to complete it within 18 months

Your benefits breakdown

Here’s a quick look at what your pay package and annual leave could look like if you get accepted for the role. We have a wide range of benefits to support you in your working life and beyond.

Please note, the presented benefits packages are based on the minimum base salary.

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Your pay package

Your leave allowance

30 days Annual leave You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days off.

3 days Volunteering Take time off to support the causes you’re passionate about.

3 days Training Take time to build the skills you need to grow your career.

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