J3419 - Business Development Manager, Direct - UK, London (Hybrid) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a sustainably focused UK technology asset and lease management specialist in its search for a Business Development Manager.

Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits.
Location: UK, London (Hybrid).

The Business Development Manager will help drive the company’s ambitious growth plans to double its business within three years. This is a pivotal role for a motivated professional who can originate new business opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to shaping the company’s future success.

Key Accountabilities:

• Originate direct customer new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and lead-generation tools (e.g. Lead Forensics, Sales Navigator, LinkedIn).

• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline aligned to business growth targets.

• Meet potential clients to identify funding needs and present tailored leasing and subscription-based solutions.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across client organisations.

• Collaborate with management to prepare proposals, pricing, and tailored value-added service packages.

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and onboarding.

• Handle negotiations effectively, demonstrating commercial acumen and professionalism.

• Maintain detailed CRM records and accurate forecasts.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in new business development, ideally in asset finance or technology leasing.

• Proven ability to self-generate leads and convert prospects into recurring business.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Understanding of client financials and the fundamentals of credit.

• Commercially minded with a strong interest in technology and innovation.

• Entrepreneurial, energetic, and persistent, with the confidence to operate in a competitive marketplace.

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.

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