Overview
Konica Minolta has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Leasing Manager in the West Coast Region!
NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR REAL ESTATE!
- Konica Minolta Business Solution USA’s Leasing Operations team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Equipment Leasing Finance Manager, covering the west coast of the United States.
- As an Equipment Leasing Finance Manager, you will report to the Director of Leasing Operations, working closely with two other Regional Leasing Managers across the country.
- You will be responsible for overseeing all leasing activities within your designated region.
- Your primary objective will be to drive business growth through sales training, effective negotiations with leasing partners, data analytics, and ensuring efficient execution of leased transactions.
- Collaboration with sales management, solutions management, marketing, finance, legal, and operations is essential to ensure major bids are properly priced and risks are understood and managed.
- This role requires a strong understanding of the equipment finance industry, with heavy reliance on Microsoft Excel and other software platforms.
- This is a hybrid role, reporting to the office Monday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
Sales Support:
- Work with Konica Minolta’s sales teams to pursue new business opportunities by educating and collaborating with them on the benefits and complexities of equipment leasing.
- Participate in multi-functional group conference calls as a leasing subject matter expert.
- Review bid terms and conditions and negotiate exceptions with KMPF partners to produce a conforming KMPF lease in the KMBS proposal response.
- Attend client-facing meetings as needed to assist in completing sales.
Portfolio Management:
- Work directly with Konica Minolta’s senior sales management team to ensure regional growth.
- Conduct quarterly pipeline review discussions.
- Collaborate with sales, KMPF partners, and customers to resolve lease, billing, legal, accounting, and end-of-lease issues.
Leasing Transactions:
- Oversee the entire leasing process, including credit approvals, quotes, financial analysis, negotiations, documentation review, and funding.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless transaction execution and resolve leasing issues.
Market Analysis:
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and economic factors affecting the equipment finance market locally and nationally.
- Use insights to inform strategy and decision-making.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare regular reports on leasing activities, performance metrics, and market trends.
- Analyze data to identify improvement areas and develop action plans to enhance leasing effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of leasing experience with leasing vendors or office equipment manufacturers.
- Proficiency in leasing software and CRM systems.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in the equipment finance industry.
- Ability to travel as needed.