​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​K3050 - Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop new asset finance business throughout the UK, Leeds / West Yorkshire area. You will be an experienced, high-energy, and self-motivated salesperson with a proven track record of success in the UK Leasing Industry. You will have experience in a similar role and expected to hit the ground running.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Leeds / West Yorkshire (Remote).

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead & manage existing client relationships and develop new business direct with clients and through coverage engagement.

• Establish and secure asset finance opportunities to meet client and business needs.

• Drive new business acquisition opportunities.

• Maintain pipelines and customer/prospect records.

• Research, create and follow up a target list for potential new business.

• Develop long-term relationships with customer portfolio to maximise opportunities.

• Analysis of contract cash flows, discount rates and NPV calculations.

• Understanding and negotiation of legal documentation.

• Responsible for building an effective working partnership with credit colleagues to jointly agree credit risk actions and ownership of credit risk decisions.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory policies and procedures relating to governance, regulatory, compliance, operational and legal risk.

• Pro-actively work with colleagues across the business to mitigate on-going risks as and when they arise and be timely in referring cases/issues to Credit and Business Support Colleagues.

• Assist senior management with the business strategy and action planning process, including engagement with key internal stakeholders who help shape offering, including Credit, Legal, Sales Support & Technology.

• Responsible for the delivery of sales and product training within region to drive greater product knowledge and product penetration across the core portfolios.

• Assist with co-ordination, support, and oversight of regional campaigns, including agreeing and monitoring critical success factors.

• Prepare credit submissions on larger transactions. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• 10+ years in a leasing sales role.

• Wide ranging knowledge of the asset leasing market.

• Experienced in structuring and negotiating deals in the leasing industry.

• Demonstrable track record of success and an appreciation of risk.

• Managing and developing accounts.

• Ability to work to targets and deadlines. 

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.