Field Relationship Manager – Asset Finance (Hybrid)

Close Brothers Asset Finance; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Close Brothers Asset Finance is seeking a field-based sales professional to drive new business with SME customers. You will cultivate relationships, understand client needs, present tailored financing solutions, and close deals.

The role requires significant travel from your home office, with a base in or around Newcastle/Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. You will manage the full sales cycle, stay informed on product offerings and market trends, and ensure compliant, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated, highly organised and capable of managing multiple opportunities.
• Expertise in negotiation, presentation and closing deals.
• Strong commercial insight and understanding of industry trends.
• Full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with SME customers by understanding their needs and offering tailored financing solutions.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle including presenting proposals and closing deals with accuracy and timeliness.
• Stay informed of Close Brothers Asset Finance products, market trends, and competitive landscape to act as a credible finance partner.
• Ensure governance and regulatory compliance including reporting and reviews.
• Collaborate with Risk to align objectives within the Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales targets

Negotiation

Presentations

Closing deals

Customer-facing sales

Job description

Close Brothers Asset Finance is seeking a field-based sales professional to drive new business with SME customers. You will cultivate relationships, understand client needs, present tailored financing solutions, and close deals.

The role requires significant travel from your home office, with a base in or around Newcastle/Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. You will manage the full sales cycle, stay informed on product offerings and market trends, and ensure compliant, timely reporting.