Account Manager

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 the Close Brothers Motor Finance Team where you will sell motor finance related product in a given geographical region. Working as part of the Sales team our ideal team member will have proven account management of a geographically territory with excellent communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Sales strategy for the territory to achieve sales targets.
• Ensure Dealer Relationships perform to a margin quality and efficiency target
• To ensure sales targets are achieved by product type within Cars, LCV & Motorcycles dealers to the set KPIs
• Lead Business Development of significant accounts across all products.
• Relationship Management to ensure retention & growth of existing accounts
• Recruit new dealers that fit the purpose and scope required by CBMF
• To identify opportunities within the market to develop our lending proposition and act as an expert on this area
• Support internal collection operations.
• Input into funding Strategy and acquisition of new funded dealers
• Develop market intelligence to inform on products, promotion and pricing decisions
• Assess, identify and mitigate risks and ensure compliance to applicable internal policies and external regulations e.g.
FCA/Money Laundering/Data Protection
• Develop strong CBMF/ dealer relationships that ensures that our business partner / relationships deliver the correct level into the business
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.
  
  Proven account management of geographically territory.
• Proven Key Account business development capability at management Level
• Demonstrable experience of a structured sales process
• Excellent skills on Power Point - Excel - Word - Outlook required
• Valid UK driving licence
  
  For roles offering hybrid working: 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: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: We specialise in helping people buy new and used cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles. Working with a network of reputable dealer and broker partners, we provide flexible finance solutions to our customers that are convenient, hassle-free and most importantly, affordable. With headquarters in the North of England, we have branches covering the whole of the UK, serving the needs of our partners and customers and offering a personal hands-on approach to vehicle finance. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. We employ approximately 4,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Close Brothers Group