Partner with our team to drive Success
Working at Ascend Commercial Finance, you’ll empower businesses to thrive with interaction you make, whilst gaining the experience along the way.
Business Development Manager (Commission-Only)
Location: UK-wide (Remote/SE London office) · Contract: Self-Employed · Hours: Flexible
Ascend Commercial Finance is a dynamic, ambitious company dedicated to empowering UK businesses with tailored capital solutions. We specialise in:
- Bridging Loans
- Buy-to-Let Mortgages (Residential & Commercial)
- Commercial Mortgages
- Development Finance
- Asset Finance
- Business Loans
- Invoice Finance
- Tax Funding
We’re hiring two entrepreneurial, entry–mid level BDMs on a self-employed 100% commission-only basis—ideal for anyone launching a career in finance or current sector professionals seeking the flexibility to take on extra activities and boost their earnings. Success here is driven entirely by your activity levels and deal flow, so if you’re self-motivated and hungry to earn uncapped commissions, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you’ll do
- Prospect and qualify new introducers (accountants, solicitors, financial advisors, property investors) and end-clients in the property and general SME space
- Conduct initial deal structuring and prepare proposals to hand off to the MD for pricing, credit and lender negotiation
- Serve as the main point of contact for client and MD/lender communications—co-ordinating information, documentation and next steps
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities through call-days, events, networking, digital outreach and working with our BES colleagues
- Keep abreast of market trends, product updates and regulatory changes to sharpen your conversations
- Represent Ascend at industry meetups, seminars and regional networking events
What you’ll bring
- A broad understanding of financial products and how they work (full product and sourcing training provided)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable forging new relationships over phone, video and in person
- Self-motivated attitude: you thrive on targets, time management and driving your own pipeline
- General grasp of financial statements preferred, but not essential—we’ll upskill you on any knowledge gaps
- Willingness to travel regionally for meetings and events (driving licence/car preferred but not mandatory)
- Tech-savvy: able to use CRM tools, virtual meeting platforms and basic office software
What we offer
- Uncapped commission: your earnings are directly tied to your activity and results
- Total flexibility: work from home, on the road or use our SE London office as your base
- Full training: product deep-dives, lead sourcing tactics and sales coaching from the MD
- Marketing & admin support: dedicated collateral, lead lists and back-office assistance so you can focus on selling
- Company funded industry recognised specialist lending qualification—to maintain a high level of competence across the company, successful candidates must complete studies within 6–12 months of joining
- Career progression: as Ascend grows, high-performers can transition into a senior, salary-plus-commission role
Please note: this is a pure commission role. Your success and your income will reflect the energy, outreach and meetings you generate.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. Ascend Commercial Finance is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining why you’d succeed in this role to:
careers@ascend-cf.co.uk
We’ll review your application and reach out to discuss next steps. Good luck!