Business Development Director

• Lead the identification and management of prospective accounts for the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. • Establish and nurture high-value relationships with key influencers and advisors to secure new business. • Build and lead successful pitch teams for site visits and high-stakes presentations. • Collaborate with internal departments to enhance the Standard Life proposition and share market intelligence.

• Possess significant industry experience with a deep understanding of the pensions market. • Demonstrate a proven track record as a sales leader in delivering on high-value targets. • Exhibit strategic thinking skills with strong commercial acumen. • Show mastery in presenting and leading pitches for new business at a senior level. • Maintain the ability to work as a self-starter who thrives in high-impact, results-driven roles. • Demonstrate the permanent right to work in the UK.

• Experience in shaping go-to-market strategies for retirement or savings products. • Strong existing network within the UK financial advisor and pensions consultant community. • Proven ability to support relationship management teams in high-level business retention. • Familiarity with transitioning investment portfolios toward net-zero sustainability goals.

• Manage the full sales pipeline from initial enquiry through to successful win and implementation. • Develop a consistent stream of new business opportunities through proactive networking. • Represent Standard Life externally at key industry events and advisor meetings. • Oversee the transition of new accounts into Business As Usual (BAU) operations. • Partner with Marketing, Investments, and Proposition teams to align market needs with product offerings. • Provide reporting on pipeline status and maintain high visibility at SL-hosted events. • Guide pitch teams to ensure the delivery of a 7-star experience for prospective clients.

• Work a flexible 4-day week (32 hours) at a pro-rata competitive salary. • Receive 38 days of annual leave plus the option to buy 5 additional days. • Benefit from an excellent pension scheme and private medical cover. • Access 12x salary life assurance and comprehensive income protection. • Utilize 3 paid volunteering days per year to support charitable causes. • Access professional development budgets, career breaks, and mental health support.

Phoenix Group is a FTSE 100 organization and the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, encompassing brands like Standard Life and SunLife. Caring for 1 in 5 people in the UK, the group is committed to being the best place to work while leading the industry in the transition to net zero by 2050.