K3548 - Head of Vendor Sales - UK, Midlands Preferred (Hybrid) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading funding solutions provider is seeking a Head of Vendor Sales to devise and deliver the sales strategy while managing teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the industry, with vendor finance expertise and strong UK in-country experience. This hybrid role offers excellent salary and benefits.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience, including 5+ years in a sales management role.
• Proven vendor finance expertise with strong funding source relationships.
• UK in-country experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage sales teams.
• Deliver agreed sales strategy and achieve business targets.
• Build and maintain new and existing vendor relationships.

Skills

Sales management

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Overview

K3548 - Head of Vendor Sales - Asset Finance UK: Midlands Preferred (Hybrid - other locations considered)

Excellent salary, bonus & benefits

New Leaf Search has partnered with a UK market-leading provider of flexible B2B funding solutions in its search for a Head of Vendor Sales.

Reporting to the Sales Director, this role is responsible for devising and delivering the sales strategy, driving optimum sales productivity, and ensuring performance meets required objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage sales teams, ensuring headcount, training and development needs are met
• Deliver agreed sales strategy and achieve business targets
• Build and maintain new and existing vendor relationships alongside account managers
• Identify, analyse and pursue new market opportunities
• Represent the business professionally, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Network extensively within the industry to maintain a strong company and personal profile

Key Result Areas

• Achievement of sales performance targets
• Satisfaction levels of introducers and vendors
• Strong, effective internal and external stakeholder relationships

Person Specification

• 10+ years industry experience, including 5+ years in a sales management role
• Proven vendor finance expertise with strong funding source relationships
• Adaptable and commercially astute in high-paced, complex situations
• Skilled presenter, communicator and influencer, with ability to drive business strategy
• Deep knowledge of industry regulations, legal and tax implications of products
• Extensive industry network and strong reputation across the sector
• Strong financial analysis skills, including interpretation of audited accounts
• Collaborative management style with proven leadership ability
• UK in-country experience essential

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