Strategic Business Growth Specialist

7 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom The Openwork Partnership Full time

Unlock Your Potential

The Openwork Partnership is a dynamic, fast-paced organisation with a strong ambition. We're seeking a Strategic Business Growth Specialist to join our team and contribute to the success of our Partnerships at a firm and adviser level.

This role provides full autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the external marketplace. As a trusted representative of The Openwork Partnership, you'll be responsible for cultivating key conversations and relationships to drive business growth and performance.

About the Role:

  • Be a skilled and trusted Openwork representative, building and maintaining strong relationships with our Partnerships.
  • Provide consultancy and business development expertise to achieve growth according to targets and best practices.
  • Develop relationships with key SMEs and lead initiatives to support the growth of our Partners to optimise client and market opportunities.
  • Define, document, and agree business objectives and targets with Principals by diagnosing and addressing issues and opportunities relating to business development.
  • Be a centre of knowledge and driving force for the Openwork proposition, process, systems, and digital platforms.
  • Identify risks or warning signs and flag them for intervention.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

  • Prior experience across B2B/intermediary relationships and a thorough understanding of distribution models in the Financial Services marketplace.
  • Experience in supporting small and medium-size businesses with developing business plans and driving commerciality.
  • A good working knowledge of investment, protection/insurance, mortgage, and pension products.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of financial services distribution, issues facing owners of financial adviser businesses, commercial models, and relevant rules and legislation.
  • Experience in addressing risk management issues through professional and challenging interactions.
  • Previous knowledge and use of CRM/contact systems and/or other contact management tools.
  • A general knowledge of financial advice regulation and ability to be fully conversant with the Openwork Suitable Advice Framework.
  • A good understanding of how different business practices, operating models, and product propositions can benefit different types of businesses and their customers.

What We Offer:

  • An estimated salary of £52,000 - £79,000 per annum, depending on your experience.
  • A bonus scheme offering 20% on target.
  • An annual car allowance of £4,236.
  • A pension scheme where we match contributions up to 5% of your salary.
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Income protection providing 1x salary.
  • Death in service providing 4x salary.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days.
  • A range of flexible benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, and more.

About Us:

We value individuality and are committed to building an inclusive culture that truly recognises and celebrates our colleague's differences. Our strong ethic of care allows you to balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. If you're passionate about driving business growth and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you



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