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 (CBAF) team where you will generate new business to deliver the agreed targets as part of the sales team. The role will operate from your home office, but will ultimately spent a lot of time in the field meeting customers. In this instance we have one of two potential territories in mind, either across Southern Wales (Swindon, Bristol etc.), or the wider Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk region. The role specialises in the Transport sector. 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.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• 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.
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
  
  You have recent experience either in the Asset Finance Industry, ideally specialising in Transport equipment or in other Sales within the transport industries.
• 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 Transport industry (with a focus on asset expertise).
• Are able to analyse and interpret financial information.
  
  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: #LI-JN1 #LI-Remote #LI-CBAFL 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. Close Brothers Group