Credit Specialist

TransUnion International UK Limited; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit reference agency is seeking a Credit Specialist to join their go-to-market team in Gildersome, UK. The role involves engagement with clients regarding credit risk and affordability solutions, requiring strong analytical skills and a background in technical sales. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension schemes, and wellness programs, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Global paid wellness days

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Access to diversity forums

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in technical sales or market development roles.
• Experience in credit risk strategy and scoring.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data and customer insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of credit risk and affordability solutions.
• Engage with customers to identify needs and provide recommendations.
• Deliver tailored sales presentations and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide product knowledge and support.
• Monitor market trends and gather insights for product development.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Credit risk strategy understanding

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency offering specialist services in fraud & identity, credit risk management, affordability, decisioning and marketing. We support organisations across sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. We’re looking for a Credit Specialist to join our go-to-market team to provide industry expertise within our client engagement process in relation to credit risk and affordability solutions. The core part of the role involves demonstrating and helping clients realise the value of these solutions in relation to their critical business issues.

Responsibilities

• Product/Service Expertise: Develop a deep and comprehensive understanding of the features, benefits, and applications of TransUnion’s credit risk and affordability solutions in the financial services markets.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their needs, identify pain points, and determine how TransUnion credit risk, affordability solutions and insights can address their requirements; provide personalised recommendations and highlight the unique advantages of our offerings.
• Sales Presentations and Demonstrations: Deliver compelling, tailored sales presentations and demonstrations; showcase functionality, performance, and benefits and adapt engagement techniques as needed.
• Sales Support: Collaborate with sales teams to provide product knowledge, technical assistance, and guidance during complex sales cycles; address customer inquiries and objections with sales managers and representatives.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback related to TransUnion and competitor credit solutions; gather insights to identify opportunities and inform product development and sales strategies; stay updated on industry trends to communicate value propositions effectively.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in technical sales and/or market development roles.
• Experience in credit risk strategy and scoring with a solid understanding of the financial services landscape and regulatory challenges.
• Analytical skills to analyse sales data, market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities and adjust strategies.
• Strong communication skills—clear verbal and written communication essential for building client relationships, delivering persuasive presentations, and conveying information.
• Demonstrated ability to present confidently to clients.
• Expertise in MS Office.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and cross-functional teams to develop business opportunities.
• Strategic thinking to develop sales strategies targeting specific markets, industries or customer segments.
• Ability to analyse business opportunities effectively.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM platforms.

What’s In It For You

At TransUnion you will join a friendly, forward-thinking global business. In addition to an excellent salary and bonus/commission (for sales roles), our benefits package includes:

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Global paid wellness days off and a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Generous contributory pension scheme and access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Private healthcare and programs supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Access to diversity forums and communities.

TransUnion – A Place to Grow

If you can’t tick off every essential/desirable skill, we are open to training and development opportunities for the right candidate. We acknowledge imposter syndrome and support growth and collaboration.

Flexibility at TransUnion

We offer inclusive and flexible policies to accommodate responsibilities and needs. If the role is full-time, you can discuss a part-time or flexible arrangement.

Additional Support

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. Please indicate if you require adjustments to help you through the application or interview process by contacting [e-mail].

Interview & Hiring Process

Most recruitment is conducted virtually. If in-person interviews are required, your recruiter will inform you. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL, our talent team will contact you directly should we require assistance.

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