K3554 - Business Development Director, Direct - N England / NW England (Remote) - Asset Finance

Leasing World; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national asset finance company is looking for a Business Development Director to develop new asset finance business across North England and manage established accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales track record, knowledge of the asset finance market, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000+, remote work options, and a referral bonus of £500 for recommendations.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus and benefits

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong track record in external leasing sales with demonstrable success.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business development and existing account management.
• Generate new asset finance opportunities via direct engagement and intermediaries.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities.
• Structure and negotiate asset finance transactions.
• Conduct financial analysis including cash flows and NPV calculations.
• Prepare credit submissions and collaborate with credit teams.
• Ensure compliance with governance and operational policies.
• Deliver sales and product training across the region.
• Provide client support for transactions.

Skills

External leasing sales success

Knowledge of UK asset finance market

Negotiation and structuring deals

Account management experience

Communication and relationship management skills

Job description

CAREERS IN LEASING Job Reference: K3554
Job Title: K3554 - Business Development Director, Direct - N England / NW England (Remote) - Asset Finance
Location: N Eng
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000+ plus excellent bonus and benefits

K3554 – Business Development Director, Direct – UK, North / North West England (Remote) – Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a multi-national asset finance company in its search for a Business Development Director, Direct with responsibility for developing new asset finance business throughout the North of England as well as managing some established key accounts/relationships within the region.

Excellent salary, bonus & benefits Location: North / North West England (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Focus 70% on new business development and 30% on existing account management.
• Generate new asset finance opportunities via direct client engagement, intermediaries, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities in line with business strategy and policy.
• Structure and negotiate asset finance transactions, ensuring credit viability and compliance with risk parameters.
• Conduct financial analysis including cash flows, discount rates, and NPV calculations.
• Prepare robust credit submissions and collaborate with credit colleagues to agree risk actions.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and operational policies.
• Support business strategy, product performance, and regional campaigns.
• Deliver sales and product training to enhance knowledge across the region.
• Provide face-to-face client support to ensure smooth and safe transactions.

Person Specification

• Strong track record in external leasing sales with demonstrable success.
• Broad knowledge of the UK asset finance and leasing market.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and execute asset finance deals.
• Experience in account management and business development, ideally in the direct hard asset space.
• Commercially astute with strong appreciation of credit risk.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and deliver results.

Apply in confidence quoting K3554 Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!

Consultant

Katherine Amin

Recruitment Director

Contact: Katherine Amin

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