Supplier Relationship Manager (Asset Finance)

Supplier Relationship Manager We are looking for a Supplier/Vendor Relationship Manager in our Marketplace Asset Finance team. This team forms part of Funding Circle’s Marketplace. Our Marketplace business operates as our own in-house business finance brokerage, helping businesses get the funding they need by working with a select group of partners including banks, challenger banks and other alternative lenders. Who are we? We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle-free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role We are growing our Asset Finance lending and this role will be key to accelerating this growth. The Supplier Relationship Manager is a new role for this team and will be responsible for generating new business by finding, onboarding and building long term relationships with a range of different equipment, vehicle and machinery suppliers, ensuring their customers get the funding that fits them, quickly. Generating leads by finding and onboarding high quality suppliers who introduce their customers to us for funding. Managing supplier relationships over the phone and potentially in some instances face to face, constantly finding ways to add value to our vendors and their customers. Working closely with the support team to deliver an exceptional service, always getting the right deal for the customer, with payment delivered on time for the supplier. Fostering great relationships with our lending partners. Seeking insights to help inform the development of our supplier proposition and working with the team to continuously improve it. Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day. What we’re looking for Experience in Asset Finance with good product knowledge and 3+ years experience in onboarding, managing and building relationships with suppliers of equipment or vehicles. Your own network with existing relationships you can bring with you is desirable. Deep understanding of the market, the competition and the opportunities to win. Someone who can spot a problem, explore and understand it, identify possible solutions and make decisions about the best course of action. Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities that others won’t. Strong communication skills; you easily connect with people. Motivation by success in numbers and drive to achieve your monthly targets. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here:

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Trustpilot . And we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day! We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. A few highlights: Health:

Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth:

Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development:

Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle:

Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have award-winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you. #LI-CS1

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