Sales Development Representative

Christie Finance; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission structure

Flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday carryover & additional Xmas

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing via Plumm

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Enhanced family friendly leave

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Christie Finance is seeking a proactive sales-oriented professional to generate new qualified business opportunities in commercial finance. You will work with existing and new clients, train and develop to progress to a Finance Consultant role, while adhering to FCA guidelines.

You will conduct research, make high-volume outbound calls, build a strong pipeline, and maintain relationships across the Christie & Co network to maximise referrals and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Telephone or face to face sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-motivation, drive and energy.
• Ability to develop strong reciprocal working relationships.
• Industry awareness (TCF, AML, FCA regulations).

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and prepare for calls using CRM and external sources.
• Make high-volume outbound calls daily to generate new qualified opportunities.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline with targeted daily outreach.
• Apply effective sales techniques to gain interest and identify buying signals.
• Maintain CRM updates and schedule follow-ups with clients and colleagues.
• Communicate with finance consultants to target specific clients after initial qualification.

Skills

Telephone sales

Excellent communication

Self-motivation

Relationship-building

Tools

CRM

Job description

About Christie Finance

About the team

Christie Finance embodies a culture where teamwork meets ambition. Our expertise ensures client success, supported by a flexible, dynamic team that values hard work. We have created a positive and rewarding place to work. We work in a collaborative autonomous environment where driven individuals are given the support to see each day as an opportunity for personal and professional growth. We invest heavily in training for our employees where skills are maintained through a program of Continuing Professional Development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of experienced brokers, learning the role, our sectors and forging a long-lasting career in brokering unsecured and asset finance on behalf of our clients.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to generate new qualified business opportunities from both existing and new clients relating to all forms of commercial finance. The ongoing goal is to support, train and develop successful individuals to progress to the position of Finance Consultant.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Completing effective research using the CRM systems and external information to prepare for prospect calls
• Making a high volume of effective outbound calls per day
• Building a pipeline of potential business, ensuring this is targeted on a daily basis
• Use excellent sales techniques to gain interest and recognise buying signals
• Update the CRM and diarising call backs
• Communicating with clients via email and telephone
• Communicating with finance consultants across the team to target specific clients following initial fact find and qualification
• Keep up to date with industry knowledge or changes to enable the identification of appropriate solutions for customers
• Leverage the Christie & Co database of registered business purchasers and existing operators to develop business opportunities
• Foster working relationships with Christie & Co colleagues to maximise referral opportunities and reciprocal business
• Have a relationship-led mentality and maintain ongoing contact with prospective clients (both internal and external) to ensure Christie Finance is foremost in their minds for any business finance opportunity and ensure an exceptional client experience.
• Operate in line with FCA Guidelines, internal company policies & best practice

What we are looking for

The suitable candidate for this role would bring:

• Telephone or face to face sales experience
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence
• Proven ability to retain and apply knowledge effectively
• Driven by continuous growth, development, and achievement
• Ability to develop strong reciprocal working relationships
• Self-motivation, drive and energy
• An organised approach
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Industry awareness (TCF, AML, FCA regulations)

What we offer you

• A competitive commission structure
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday carryover & additional Christmas leave
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm
• Cycle to work scheme
• “Recommend a Friend” employee referral bonus
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Eyecare Vouchers

and more!

*** Please note we will not be able to sponsor for this position and therefore only invite candidates permanently settled in the UK, if you require a visa now or in the future, we will not be able to consider your application***

Christie Finance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.