J1878 – Business Development Manager, Direct – UK, Eng (Flexible) – Asset Finance

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Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager, Direct – UK, Eng (Flexible) (ref: J1878) to canvass, develop and ultimately win quality new business and customers in line with agreed objectives. Your route to market will be Direct and as an experienced asset financier, you will ideally have an established customer base and will be a true hunter.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Proactively identify and approach customers to promote the company's financing products and services.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers to promote business and identify further opportunities.
• Discuss proposals with customers and potential customers.
• Assess the quality of the proposal through appropriate checks.
• Negotiate terms of proposal, prepare documentation in line with agreed procedures and submit for approval
• Respond to management initiatives on targeting particular sectors.
• Contribute new ideas for the development of the business.
• Assist any of our current funding panel with their delinquent cases.
• Maintain appropriate records and database information on customer base.
• Maintain an awareness of changes to legislation i.e. Consumer Credit Act, Data Protection Act, Anti Money Laundering regulation etc. and ensure compliance thereof.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• A good level of education as well as demonstrable experience, expertise and the right attitude considered of particular importance for the role.
• Experienced asset financier; preferably in Transportation, Construction or Engineering sectors.
• In depth understanding of finance products and accounts.
• You will be a true hunter as our client is not looking for an Account Manager.
• Fully conversant with the requirements of the Consumer Credit Act.
• Computer literate (good knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of TCF.
• Home-based with the ability to commute reliably to office base.
• Must have clean or near clean driving license.

We will only consider applications from candidates with proven relevant experience from the Asset Finance and Leasing Industry.