Area Sales Manager

Salary : £45k – £60k basic plus commission, car allowance, and exceptional benefits Location : Midlands/North Our client is an innovative fast-growing lender with an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to join their sales team to help carve out a market-leading position in the Asset Finance Industry. Successful applicants will be responsible for developing relationships with vendors and dealers as well as finding business for our hard asset team. You will need to be a self-motivated individual who is expected to exceed an annual sales target and build relationships with dealers, customers, and other key industry contacts. Primary Responsibilities: Presenting products to clients – This is a customer-facing role, so you will spend most of your time in the field seeing customers with the option to work from home where appropriate. Develop new business relationships and manage existing client portfolios. Compile credit write-ups, assess a proposal’s risk to the business, and negotiate approvals with underwriters. Manage your diary, generate appointments, and attend trade shows and networking events. Work with the sales support team to complete documentation and ensure it is completed to the required standard. Develop sector knowledge to talk knowledgeably to customers and suppliers. Meet all FCA and regulatory requirements. Skills Required: Knowledge of the SME market Confidence in your own sales ability Communication skills and customer focus Ability to identify and analyse new business opportunities Time management and organisation skills Persistence and a commitment to exceeding targets Full UK driver’s licence Experience: 2+ years’ experience in Asset Finance sales Knowledge: Good working knowledge of Risk Assessments and understanding of accounts; training will be provided. An understanding of Construction, Manufacturing, or materials handling sectors; training will be provided. Benefits: Ongoing training and development programmes Employer 4.5% contribution to a pension scheme each year 24 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 26 days after 2 years of service Holiday exchange scheme – the ability to buy or sell holidays from the overall entitlement Group bonus scheme – the potential to earn £1,000 each year dependent on the performance of the business Annual salary reviews, dependent on business and employee performance Life assurance and income protection from day 1 of employment Optional private medical insurance and additional medical dental cover and more…

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