Commercial Business Development Executive
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Drive UK SME Growth from Cape Town Remote Finance Brokerage Role
Commercial Finance | Remote (Cape Town) | UK Hours | Competitive SalaryAbout Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing UK-based commercial finance brokerage dedicated to empowering SMEs through strategic access to funding. With a robust panel of lenders and deep market insight, they specialize in delivering tailored solutions across asset finance, invoice finance, business loans, and equipment funding. Their client-first ethos and consultative approach make them a trusted partner for businesses navigating the UK finance landscape. Now expanding their South African presence, they offer a unique opportunity to join a high-performance, impact-driven team.The Role: Business Development Executive Commercial & Asset Finance
This is a dynamic, outbound-focused business development role geared toward identifying and qualifying UK-based SMEs in need of commercial finance. Acting as the first point of contact, you'll be responsible for driving top-of-funnel activity, leveraging your financial product knowledge to facilitate seamless introductions to UK advisors. The role rewards initiative, consultative selling, and a strong grasp of financial structures.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage UK SME prospects via outbound calls, LinkedIn outreach, and CRM-led campaignsUnderstand prospects' business operations, funding challenges, and financial documentationPromote tailored funding options such as asset finance, invoice finance, and commercial loansUse HubSpot and Apollo to manage leads, activity logs, and reportingBook qualified meetings for UK-based commercial finance advisorsCollaborate with marketing and sales to refine outreach strategy and improve conversion ratesMeet or exceed key performance metrics (e.g., outreach volume, qualified meetings)About You310 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in finance, brokerage, or asset lendingProven ability to sell financial solutions in a competitive, consultative environmentUnderstanding of SME finance needs and commercial finance productsComfortable interpreting financial documents like Balance SheetsExcellent communication skills with a professional UK-facing business toneProficient in CRM platforms, particularly HubSpot and ApolloMotivated, detail-oriented, and organized with a self-starter mindsetHome office setup with reliable internet (10 Mbps minimum)Available to work UK business hours (8 AM 5 PM GMT)Based in Cape Town and eligible to work in South AfricaLet me know if you'd like a version tailored for job boards like LinkedIn or Indeed.
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