J3577 – Business Development Manager, Hard Assets – UK, England...

Asset Finance International Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager based in the UK, preferably South of Leeds or East of Bristol. This role focuses on identifying and developing new business across various asset sectors, requiring proven experience in Asset Finance and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will achieve sales targets, engage with clients, and maintain stakeholder relationships. Competitive salary plus bonus offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Asset Finance or aligned sectors is required.
• Self-driven and results-focused professional.
• High integrity and strong business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business across asset sectors.
• Generate prospects through client engagement and networking.
• Achieve sales targets aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Commercial understanding of financing industry

In-depth knowledge of financial products

New business development

Negotiation skills

Sales process understanding

Job description

Excellent salary plus bonus and benefits.

New Leaf Search has partnered with an international provider of B2B financial solutions in its search for a Business Development Manager.

Location: UK, England – Flexible (preferably South of Leeds and East of Bristol; Remote).

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, acquire and develop new business across hard asset sectors including Construction, Transportation and Manufacturing Equipment.
• Generate new prospects through client visits, outbound activity, social media engagement, personal networks and industry events.
• Build and maintain a qualified target list of new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager and wider team to identify suitable suppliers, manufacturers and customers that support targeted growth.
• Conduct sales meetings (in-person and virtual) to progress opportunities and drive conversion.
• Deliver sales and product training to assigned accounts to support penetration across key asset types.
• Achieve agreed sales targets aligned with strategic objectives.

Person Specification

• Strong commercial understanding of the financing industry, ideally gained within Asset Finance or aligned equipment sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial products including leases, HP and loans.
• Proven track record in new business development, pipeline cultivation and deal management.
• Self-driven, results-focused and experienced in hard-asset markets.
• Strong negotiation skills with senior stakeholders; collaborative team player.
• Strong grasp of sales processes, customer behaviours and IT systems.
• High integrity, strong business ethics and professional communication skills.

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.