K3561 - Business Development Manager, Commercial Vehicles - UK, London (Hybrid) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading working capital solutions firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive acquisition and financing programmes for commercial vehicles across the UK and Western Europe. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in asset finance, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This hybrid position offers an excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in B2B asset finance or vehicle leasing.
• Proven expertise in commercial vehicle finance and structuring high-value contracts.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills at C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead acquisition and financing programmes for large investment-grade businesses.
• Originate and structure large-scale commercial vehicle finance transactions.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with senior procurement and sales teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

K3561 - Business Development Manager, Commercial Vehicles - UK, London (Hybrid) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a leading working capital solutions company in its search for a Business Development Manager – Commercial Vehicles, covering the UK and Western Europe.

Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, London (Hybrid).

The position has been created to capitalise on significant demand for Asset-as-a-Service and pay-per-use solutions, supporting companies seeking to finance working assets via innovative “Truck-as-a-Service” (TaaS) programmes for ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and lead acquisition and financing programmes for OEMs and large investment-grade businesses across Europe.
• Leverage an existing network of senior decision-makers within large truck operators (250+ fleets).
• Originate and structure large-scale commercial vehicle finance transactions, managing end-to-end relationship development.
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with senior procurement, treasury, and sales teams.
• Build strategic partnerships with major truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and investors.
• Identify new opportunities to position the company as a leader in vehicle finance innovation.
• Represent the company at European industry and procurement events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to deliver bespoke finance solutions aligned to client needs.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in B2B asset finance or vehicle leasing within banks, captives, or OEMs.
• Proven expertise in commercial vehicle finance and structuring complex, high-value contracts.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills at C-suite level.
• Demonstrated success working with large fleets and investment-grade corporate clients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of representing the business at international level.
• Commercially strategic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

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.

📩 Apply in confidence by sending your CV.
Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!