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Role – Business Development Manager / Permanent / Desk Based

Salary –up to 40,000 + Commission

Start Date – Flexible

Location- Bristol

About us

At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.

You can find out more about us via: https://www.kctrust.co.uk/about-us

Our Purpose

To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving new business growth by identifying and securing partnerships across estate planning, IFA’s, Will writers, legal, financial, and related sectors.
• Managing and developing partner relationships, ensuring high engagement and revenue growth through regular meetings and strategic collaboration.
• Representing the company at events, meetings, and networking opportunities to promote services and generate leads and build solid relationships.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and partner satisfaction.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets through effective account management, lead generation, and performance tracking.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:

• B2B Sales Experience Account and/or Partner Relationship Management
• CRM & Sales Pipeline Management (Hubspot desirable)
• Event & Networking Engagement
• Presenting to Professional Audiences
• Professional Sales or Account Management
• Certification Industry-specific knowledge or training in Legal or Financial Services

The type of person you’ll be:

• A strong communicator—clear, empathetic, and confident
• A proactive, solutions-focused individual
• A self-motivated high achiever—driven to meet and exceed targets, with the initiative and determination to succeed without close supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A passion for making a difference in people’s lives

What we can offer you

We believe in rewarding great work.

For this role we offer the following benefits:

• Up to £40,000 per annum D.O.E
• Competitive OTE commission scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long Service Leave
• Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments
• Employee discounts across a range of products and services.
• Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental & holiday buy.
• Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance policy
• Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why join us?

A supportive, people-first culture

• Opportunities for growth and development
• A chance to make a real impact during one of life’s most challenging times
• Flexible working options to suit your needs

Where you’ll be working

Spectrum House, Bond Street Bristol BS1 3LG

Hiring process – what to expect

We like to keep things clear and straightforward.

Here’s what you can expect:

Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted

Initial chat – A call with Rachel Bartlett, Sales and Distribution Director to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here but we aim for it to be more conversational. (30mins)

Interview – This is your competency based interview with Rachel Bartlett and Paul Toghill (CEO) (up to 90mins)

Task or Presentation – A chance to showcase your skills, this will be part of your interview

Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within 1 week

Support - We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments—whether that’s for your interview or any part of the process—please let us know. We’re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.

Ready to apply?

If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration. For any queries you may have before applying please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@kctrust.co.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Kings Court Trust, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience—nothing else. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do.

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