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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 38 MIN

What Makes a Great BDM in Finance with Jez Quinn

from NRG Insights · host Marcus Nanson

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus Nanson sits down with Jez Quinn,  Head of Sales for the short-term finance division at West One Loans, to talk about what really makes a great Business Development Manager (BDM) in today’s financial services industry.Jez shares his journey from nearly taking over his family pub to building a 15+ year career in financial services, with roles at West Bromwich Building Society, Secure Trust Bank, Masthaven Bank, and now West One. Along the way, he’s seen first-hand how the role of the BDM has changed, and what separates the good from the great.In this episode, you’ll learn...- The skills and qualities that make a standout BDM in finance- How Jez transitioned from branch roles into senior leadership- Lessons from leading teams through mergers, product shifts, and market change- Why passion, care, and culture matter more than quick wins- How West One is building for growth in bridging and specialist lending- Tips for recruitment, mentoring, and retaining the right talent in financeThis episode is a must-watch for:✅ Mortgage brokers and financial advisers✅ Current or aspiring BDMs in financial services✅ Lenders, sales leaders, and recruiters in the mortgage and bridging space✅ Anyone interested in leadership, culture, and career growth in finance🔗 Connect with Jez QuinnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-q-b3027671/🔗 Follow NRG Resourcing & NRG InsightsWebsite: https://nrg-resourcing.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrg-resourcing/If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus Nanson sits down with Jez Quinn, Head of Sales for the short-term finance division at West One Loans, to talk about what really makes a great Business Development Manager (BDM) in today’s financial services industry. Jez shares his journey from nearly taking over his family pub to building a 15+ year career in financial services, with roles at West Bromwich Building Society, Secure Trust Bank, Masthaven Bank, and now West One. Along the wa...

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