Area Sales Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join Close Brothers Asset Finance Team where you will be responsible for generating new business, delivering against an agreed annual sales target. The role will be field based covering the South West of the UK and focuses on our Industrial Equipment Division (IED), Manufacturing business.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to organise, manage and deliver their own customer contact strategy. Working to exceed agreed annual sales targets by actively sourcing new business opportunities and following up leads generated by the Business Development Executives whilst building relationships with customers and industry stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively sources sales from within the allocated geographical location either by directly prospecting the existing customer base, sourcing new customers or through dealer introducers.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets set through financing and associated products.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers via telephone, emails, and face to face meetings.
• Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales, gathering market and customer information.
• Make accurate, rapid quotations and provide customers with the relevant information to close the deal.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• You have recent experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing roles in Manufacturing industries more specifically.
• You are experienced in working in a customer-facing sales environment.
• You are sales driven with ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy.
• You’re able to work effectively alone, managing your own workload and pipeline but can develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• You have a Full Driver’s license.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Have knowledge and/or experience of the manufacturing industries (with a focus on asset expertise).
• Are able to analyse and interpret financial information.
• We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at [email protected] or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility – Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

Founded in 1987 Close Brothers Asset Finance has grown and expanded, and now has multiple offices across the UK including our head office in Wimbledon, as well as offices in Chester, Burton, Glasgow, Sidcup and Manchester.

We remain focused on markets and services we know and understand. We have developed long-term relationships with our customers to fully understand their intricate business operations in order to support their long-term growth.

We remain committed to our traditional values of service, expertise and relationships alongside teamwork, integrity and prudence, to help the people and business of Britain thrive over the long term.