Business Development Manager (desk-bound)

Job Description

Business Development Manager (desk-bound) Bridgit is a non-bank lender specialising in bridging loans. We fill a gap left open by traditional lenders by offering the only flexible and dependable product in the market. We use technology to revolutionise the bridging loan experience and provide a solution fit for the expectation of today's customer. We’re now four years old, fifty people strong and making huge strides. We have 12,000 accredited brokers, we’ve written over a billion in loans and we have picked up a tonne of awards. We’re the 2023 Emerging Fintech of the Year, #4 in the rising star category in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 50, best Fintech Growth Story in the 2024 Fintech Awards, and The Startup Daily 2023 winner of Best Workplace Culture. It’s an exciting time to join the team! About The Role As a Business Development Manager (desk-bound) you’ll be responsible for managing broker portfolios, enhancing engagement, and driving new business opportunities. At Bridgit, we focus on activation—engaging brokers, educating them on our products, and driving business growth through persistence and strong relationships. We’re looking for someone who can handle rejection, stay determined, and maintain a proactive, solution-focused approach. Over The First 6-12 Months, You Will: Manage and monitor assigned broker portfolios through various channels to provide exceptional service. Develop a deep understanding of products, policies, and loan structuring to offer informed guidance. Discuss loan scenarios and structures with mortgage brokers. Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand our network. Increase broker utilisation through engagement and education. Efficiently manage tasks and undertake additional duties as directed by management. Qualifications: Proven experience in sales or customer service, preferably in financial services. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Persistence and determination to engage brokers and drive activation. A positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of initiative. Problem-solving and collaboration skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a high-performing team and deliver high-quality work. A friendly, energetic, and authentic approach to building relationships. Why Join Us? Bridgit values its team; they are the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration, slick offices and the chance to be part of an innovative, agile fintech, we also offer: Employee Stock Option Program – we want each and every employee to share in the success of Bridgit. Extra Leave – we offer birthday leave + an additional day of paid leave to be used for life events, celebrations or just a mental health reset. Summer Fridays – we finish at 3:30 during the summer months. Two weeks from anywhere – we encourage employees to work remotely from a location of their choice for two weeks each year. Learning and Development – all employees are encouraged and empowered to engage in professional development including a number of learning initiatives run internally. Social events – we have a jam-packed social scene, with events throughout the year. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited about reshaping the lending industry and want to be part of a company that values authenticity and innovation, we’d love to chat. Apply now and let’s build the future of finance together! A note to recruitment agencies: Our internal team has this role covered, so there is no need to reach out - We don't accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you! #J-18808-Ljbffr