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The Opportunity
Are you passionate about the rural sector and energised by creating opportunities and building meaningful relationships?
We're looking for a Business Development Manager for our Rural team to drive growth for this important practice at Old Mill. Sitting within Kinbrook Group's Marketing, Business Development and Communications Centre of Excellence, you'll work closely with our Rural leaders to:
- Identify opportunities
- Strengthen relationships
- Generate sustainable growth
This is not just a sales role. Success comes from:
- Understanding the challenges facing farming and rural businesses
- Building trusted relationships with clients and referrers
- Connecting people with the right expertise at the right time
You'll take the lead on:
- Developing opportunities
- Building a strong pipeline
- Increasing our profile within the rural community
- Representing the group across industry events and networks
Working alongside advisers, sector leaders, and marketing specialists, you'll play a key role in shaping the future growth of our Rural proposition.
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At Old Mill, we believe that respect, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With over 350 professionals, we combine the close-knit culture of a local firm with the capabilities of a much larger organisation.
We work with a broad range of clients across:
- Rural
- Corporate
- Private client
- Financial planning
We prioritise building long-term relationships while delivering advice that is personal, practical, and forward-thinking.
As part of Kinbrook Group, our team benefits from:
- Broader opportunities
- Shared expertise
- Continued investment
We maintain a collaborative, people-first culture that makes Old Mill special.
Requirements
This role would suit someone who enjoys:
- Spotting opportunities
- Growing relationships
- Helping rural businesses succeed
You’ll need:
- Experience in business development, relationship management, account management, or a similar client-facing role
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness, along with the ability to identify growth opportunities
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Experience managing opportunities, pipelines, or business development activity
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the Group
- A genuine interest in the rural sector and the challenges facing rural businesses
- Experience within the following sectors would be particularly valuable:
- Professional services
- Agriculture
- Rural consultancy
- Banking
- Property
- Land management
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What You'll Get
You’ll join a friendly and supportive team, where people are encouraged to:
- Take ownership
- Share ideas
- Continue developing their skills
This role offers:
- Variety and responsibility
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing business
- Collaboration with experienced finance professionals
If you’re looking for your next challenge and enjoy being part of a team that genuinely works together, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about this role or require additional support while applying, please contact kaz.austen@om.uk.
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