Business Development Specialist (Outbound- International)

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Funding Options joined the Tide family in early 2023 to lead their Partner Credit Services offering. Through their panel of 100 leading lender partners, Funding Options supports UK SMEs to get the right finance in place so they can trade, plan and grow with confidence. Through their multi award-winning platform, Funding Cloud, they can effectively match customers to the right lender and finance product that best suits their needs in minutes with funding decisions in as little as 20 seconds, giving every customer a 5 Star experience whether successful or not, through our sheer professionalism and outstanding standard of customer service.

We’re looking for

A Business Development Specialist to support our Sales Team by identifying, qualifying, and nurturing potential SME customers who could benefit from commercial finance solutions. You will be the first point of contact for many of our customers, playing a crucial role in understanding their business needs and setting them up for success with our Business Finance Specialists.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Identifying and qualifying high-potential SME leads across inbound and outbound channels
• Engaging prospective customers via calls, emails, and digital platforms to understand their finance needs
• Conducting initial discovery conversations to assess eligibility and fit for funding products
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of customer interactions in Salesforce
• Working closely with Sr Business Finance Specialists to hand off qualified leads
  Contributing to improving outreach strategies and conversion processes
• Keeping up to date with market trends, products, and lending partners
• Sharing insights, lead quality feedback, and trends with sales and marketing teams

What makes you a great fit:

• 1–3 years of experience in a lead generation, inside sales, or B2B sales support 
• Exposure to financial services, fintech, or SME lending is a strong plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet lead qualification targets
• A proactive and self-starting attitude, with a focus on delivering value
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce is desirable
• Passion for helping small businesses grow
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN 

• Self & Family Health Insurance
• Term & Life Insurance
• OPD Benefits
• Mental wellbeing through Plumm
• Learning & Development Budget
• WFH Setup allowance
• 15 days of Privilege leaves
• 12 days of Casual leaves
• 12 days of Sick leaves
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities
• Stock Options

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.