Account Executive - Marketplace

The role
We are looking for an Account Executive
The Marketplace team specifically represents what we see as the future of how we can 'build a better financial world' for SMEs in the UK. Check out more about the team here: https://c629phrb
Salary: £30,000 + OTE
Who are we?
Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win.
We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform 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 an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash.
99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren't given the finance they need to grow. We're here to change that because the world needs small business.
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: https://uk/impact
• To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://review/fundingcircle.com
• And we're still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform.

What will you be doing?
As an Account Executive for the Marketplace team you'll provide an exceptional service in managing loan applications for SME clients with a turnover up to £200,000 annually, to 3rd party lender partners.

• Supervise and manage applications from start to completion and provide the client with an in-depth understanding of 3rd party lending and how this can benefit their business.
• Engage with SMEs via a range of channels (calls/emails/sms) and help fulfil their funding requirements via our 3 rd party lender panel
• Building relationships, as you will be the 'go to' for both the client and the lender.
• 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 of working in a high volume sales environment
• Motivated by success in numbers and driven to achieve your monthly targets
• Able to easily connect with people and demonstrate natural interpersonal skills - including teamwork!
• Organised and capable of managing your workload autonomously
• Quick to learn, understand, and explain complex concepts and products
• Keen to progress your sales career and ready to take on and implement feedback
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

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 .
Why join us?
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.
We offer hybrid working, with a blend of 2-3 days either in the office or at home. When you're in the office you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat and we will help support your home working set-up. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you'd like to learn more about.
A few highlights:

• Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions via Spill 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: Learning allowance and full access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Lifestyle: Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more!

And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: https://article/10158_the-altfi-awards-2022-here-are-the-winners
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. 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. You might just be the perfect addition to the team!
Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.