Business Development Manager Manchester Based - Open to Newcastle and Leeds. Financial ServicesLorien''s leading banking client is building a brand-new national business development team and are looking for a Business Development Manager to help shape our growth agenda from the ground up.This role focuses on own-origination within defined regions, building strong professional connections and positioning our brand through trusted advisory relationships - particularly with accountants and solicitors.The Opportunity As a Business Development Manager, you''ll take ownership of business development activity across your region, actively supported by an excellent entertaining budget designed to enable high-quality relationship building and meaningful engagement with professional contacts. You''ll be part of a national team of around 10 BDMs, combining autonomy in your region with collaboration across the wider organisation.What You''ll DoOwn and drive end-to-end business development activity within your assigned regionGenerate your own pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship managementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key professional introducers, including accountants and solicitors (this role does not focus on broker relationships)Utilise a strong entertaining budget to develop long-term, value-driven relationships and promote the organisation''s brand professionallyDeliver consistent weekly activity levels, typically targeting around 10 new prospects pe