Relationship Manager - Agriculture

Close Brothers Asset Finance; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work options

Job summary

Close Brothers Asset Finance invites applications for a field-based sales role across England, Scotland or Wales. You will travel to engage SME customers, build lasting relationships and close opportunities with a proactive, consultative approach.

A driving licence is required and hybrid working is supported to balance field activity with home-based tasks. Ideal candidates will bring sales experience in asset finance or financial services, a proven track record of meeting targets, and strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Agriculture sector.
• Worked in a customer-facing sales environment, ideally within asset finance or broader financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Results oriented, with a track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to independently manage structured contact strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of industry trends and business drivers.
• A full driving license

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by appreciating their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape.
• Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights.
• Ensure full compliance with all governance, regulatory and internal requirements, including the accurate and timely completion of all reporting and review activities mandated by regulatory bodies.
• Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group.
• Consistently operate within the framework of the FCA regulations, ensuring that the principles of Treating Customers Fairly are fully embedded in all customer interactions and business practices.

Job description

Overall Summary

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance Team where you will be responsible for driving business growth, while building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with SME customers and key industry stakeholders.

Working as part of the Transport & Rentals team our ideal team member will have previous experience in delivering exceptional customer experience and achieving agreed sales targets through a proactive sales approach with excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills, with a consultative approach to selling.

This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales and we are open to applications from anyone based across these regions. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by appreciating their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape.
• Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights.
• Ensure full compliance with all governance, regulatory and internal requirements, including the accurate and timely completion of all reporting and review activities mandated by regulatory bodies.
• Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group.
• Consistently operate within the framework of the FCA regulations, ensuring that the principles of Treating Customers Fairly are fully embedded in all customer interactions and business practices.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Previous experience in the Agriculture sector.
• Worked in a customer-facing sales environment, ideally within asset finance or broader financial services industry.
• A demonstrated ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Results oriented, with a track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to independently manage structured contact strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of industry trends and business drivers.
• A full driving license

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• A strong understanding of industry products, market dynamics and customer needs.
• The ability to analyse and interpret financial information.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

About Us

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits: https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group