J3577 – Business Development Manager, Hard Assets – UK, England (Flexible Remote) – Asset Finance

Leasing World; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a Business Development Manager specializing in hard assets to be based in the UK. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, conducting sales meetings, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should possess strong commercial understanding of the financing industry and a proven track record in business development. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial understanding of the financing industry, preferably in Asset Finance.
• Proven track record in business development and deal management.
• Self-driven with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business across hard asset sectors.
• Generate prospects through client visits and networking.
• Conduct sales meetings to progress opportunities.

Skills

Commercial understanding of financing industry

Knowledge of financial products

New business development

Negotiation skills

Sales processes

Professional communication skills

Job description

Job Reference:: J3577

Job Title:: Business Development Manager, Hard Assets – UK, England (Flexible Remote) – Asset Finance

Location:: UK

Salary:: Excellent salary, bonus and benefits

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, acquire and develop new business across hard asset sectors including Construction, Transportation and Manufacturing Equipment.
• Generate new prospects through client visits, outbound activity, social media engagement, personal networks and industry events.
• Build and maintain a qualified target list of new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager and wider team to identify suitable suppliers, manufacturers and customers that support targeted growth.
• Conduct sales meetings (in-person and virtual) to progress opportunities and drive conversion.
• Deliver sales and product training to assigned accounts to support penetration across key asset types.
• Achieve agreed sales targets aligned with strategic objectives.

Person Specification

• Strong commercial understanding of the financing industry, ideally gained within Asset Finance or aligned equipment sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial products including leases, HP and loans.
• Proven track record in new business development, pipeline cultivation and deal management.
• Self-driven, results-focused and experienced in hard-asset markets.
• Strong negotiation skills with senior stakeholders; collaborative team player.
• Strong grasp of sales processes, customer behaviours and IT systems.
• High integrity, strong business ethics and professional communication skills.

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered.

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Consultant

Jane Theobald

Recruitment Director

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