​J3144 - New Leaf Search has partnered with a rapidly growing financial services group in their search for a Business Development Manager Direct / Hard Assets. You will be responsible for developing direct, hard asset business throughout your region. This role will suit a highly energised, and self-motivated individual with a proven track record of success in the UK finance and leasing Industry (direct hard and soft assets). You will have experience in a similar role, can come in and hit the ground running, and are a team player who will fit in with the culture within the company.

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000. Location: UK, East Anglia and Essex (Hybrid).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present the financial product set to prospective new clients.

• Develop a personal pipeline, and deliver against a personal sales target.

• Develop long-term relationships with prospective customers.

• Present quality finance applications to in-house underwriters, or to funders, in a coherent, honest and complete manner.

• Follow up on regular marketing activity and take appropriate action in order to continually increase new business and improve quality and service levels.

• Work toward agreed KPI’s and behaviours.

• Engage with regional groups, businesses, introducers, and individuals to help to grow brand awareness.

• Help to identify niche opportunities in the region for further growth.

• Work within, and champion use of, group CRM.

• Work closely with line management to deliver the agreed sales strategy.

• Represent the brand in line with group values.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Proven sales / new business development ability.

• Asset Finance and Leasing experienced.

• Highly energised and self-motivated.

• Experience in a similar role with the ability to hit the ground running.

• Team player.

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.