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

New Leaf Search Ltd.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading provider of funding solutions in the UK seeks an experienced Head of Vendor Sales. The role involves leading sales teams, driving strategy, and managing vendor relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in the industry, including 5 years in sales management. Competitive salary, bonus, and a referral bonus of £500 are offered.

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.
• Collaborative management style with proven leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage sales teams ensuring training needs are met.
• Deliver agreed sales strategy and achieve business targets.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities.

Skills

Vendor finance expertise

Sales management

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Networking skills

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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Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!