Regional Account Manager

Are you an assertive and confident individual with demonstrated sales and business acquisition skills, specifically within a commercial finance environment? Are you someone who thrives in an innovative and expert team, eager to learn and grow with an organisation that values development?

If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Regional Account Manager at an award-winning privately-owned UK funding house specialising in business finance, primarily for equipment and asset leasing.
You will be responsible for the continuous management, growth and development of their Vendor Driven Accounts.
If you are a  target-driven, business-minded, and enthusiastic self-starter then you will love this role.
Skills and Experience:

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed sales/networking and credit/finance skills
• A clear ability to focus on targets and objectives and to perform well under pressure
• Entrepreneurial and inquiring business style
• Deliver targeted income growth from existing and new accounts
• Continually seek out and follow up prospective business opportunities through each level of activity
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators set by the Sales Director
• Sound knowledge of business and asset finances
• Must have experience of working within a commercial finance environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the company’s vision and values are upheld when dealing with staff/customers and third parties
• Identify new business opportunities
• Develop and implement an effective business, marketing and sales plan in conjunction with the objectives of the Supplier Sales division
• Develop Account Planning activities to maximise opportunities and/or increase share of wallet with existing and new accounts
• Increase brand awareness for the company in the marketplace through professional networking and targeted promotion events
• Collaborate with colleagues in all divisions to enhance sales and cross-selling opportunities across the businesses
• Establish effective working relationships with key internal staff, including administration teams (marketing, finance, underwriting, support etc) and members of the Executive Board
• Ensure all minimum standards are achieved for operational and credit criteria and implementation of fraud prevention measures to minimise operational and credit risk
• Ensure all lending and compliance processes are fulfilled

Benefits:

• Continuous on the job learning and development
• Closed between Christmas and New Year without affecting annual leave entitlement
• Day off on your birthday (or during that month) without affecting annual leave entitlement
• Annual holiday buyback scheme for up to 5 days
• Death in service insurance providing life cover equal to 2 x basic annual salary
• Access to free mental health services and support via company partnerships
• Free, secure parking
• Discounted gym membership with the Gym Group
• Various employee-led forums to join and share your ideas
• Monthly charity days to support different causes both locally and nationally.

Do you embody a professional manner with a positive attitude and "can-do" approach, continually demonstrating energy and enthusiasm – are we describing you?!  Does this role tick your boxes? If so, please get in touch and apply today to find out more and discover if this is YOUR next career move!

This is an office based, permanent role. Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm (5.00pm finish on Friday).