Area Sales 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 Asset Finance team where you will generate new business to deliver the agreed sales target as part of the team.

The role will be field based covering the South West area and focuses on our Construction & Recycling 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.,

• 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.
  
  You have recent experience of the Asset Finance Industry or customer-facing roles in the Construction & Recycling 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 Construction & Recycling 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.

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.