Bridgit is a non-bank lender specialising in bridging loans. We fill a gap left open by traditional lenders by offering the only flexible and dependable bridging loan product in the market. We use technology to revolutionise the bridging loan experience and provide a solution fit for the expectation of today's customer.
We’re now three years old, forty people strong and making huge strides. We have 12,000 accredited brokers, we’ve written over a billion in loans and we have picked up a tonne of awards. We’re the 2023 Emerging Fintech of the Year,, #4 in the rising star category in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 50, best Fintech Growth Story in the 2024 Fintech Awards, and The Startup Daily 2023 winner of Best Workplace Culture. It’s an exciting time to join the team!
The Role
We are looking for a first-class Business Development Manager, South Australia to join the team. While our core team is based in Sydney, you will be one of our few remote team members and tasked with building & servicing the South Australia market. Ideally based in Adelaide or close to, you will be comfortable travelling within SA as needed. You will be passionate about joining a high-growth start-up in the non-bank lending space and thrive in a fast-paced, fun & greenfields environment.
In particular, you will:
- Be responsible for developing our emerging presence in South Australia. You will be instrumental in establishing Bridgit as the number 1 bridging finance solution to the broker market.
- Build relationships with all on panel aggregators: many existing with room to grow and develop further
- Educate the channel on bridging finance and our unique solution. We want you concept and deliver strategies that are one-to-many as well as one-to-one
- Make sure Bridgit are at all relevant events & PD days, represent us well, and find opportunities to build our footprint even further
- Stretch both high & low: help shape our regional sales strategy while also making sure you’re delivering on core BD activities
- Meet (and smash!) all targets set
A bit about you:
- You have at least 3 years experience in the 3rd party mortgage channel, with experience in non-bank lending a huge plus
- Possess a strong network of aggregators & brokers within SA. You know the market, players, growth areas and can help build a regional plan
- Friendly, energetic, authentic and helpful approach to your work
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally
- Someone with a track record of getting it done. We are output focused.
- You are self sufficient, self motivated, and are enthused, not intimidated by helping us build our presence in a greenfields market
- Demonstrate a high degree of commercial acumen, providing valued insights and strategic direction making.
Our Culture and Benefits
Bridgit values its team, they are the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration, a casual dress code, slick offices and the chance to be part of an innovative, agile fintech, we also offer:
- Employee Stock Option Program – we want each and every employee to share in the success of Bridgit.
- Bonus – all employees are eligible for a discretionary short term incentive payment.
- Extra Leave – we birthday leave + an additional day of paid leave to be used for life events, celebrations or just a mental health reset.
- Two weeks from anywhere – we encourage employees to work remotely from a location of their choice for two weeks each year.
- Learning and Development – all employees are encouraged and empowered to engage in professional development including a number of learning initiatives run internally.
- Social events – we have a jam-packed social scene, with events throughout the year.
Still not sure? Check out our reviews on Glassdoor for the inside scoop from our team.
Where and How We Work
We are a small diverse group across age, gender and race and offer a supportive, inclusive workplace.
We offer autonomy and flexibility on how you structure your days and weeks and focus on collaboration and output rather than hours worked. We have overachieved in the short time we have been around, and we plan on continuing that growth trajectory. We want people who are passionate, who are driven and who are ready to help drive Bridgit forward.