K3522 – Business Development Director, Hard Assets – Asset Finance – UK, SE England / Thames Valley (Hybrid)
New Leaf Search has partnered with a multi-national asset finance company in its search for a Business Development Director, Hard Assets.
Excellent salary, bonus and benefits.
UK, SE England / Thames Valley (Hybrid).
This is a newly created role with a clear mandate to drive growth and diversification across the hard asset portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will develop and execute a business development strategy aligned to the company’s long-term growth objectives, operating within a competitive and mature market.
This role requires a senior, field-based new business professional with a strong track record in B2B origination rather than account management.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop and execute strategies to drive business growth and profitability
* Identify and pursue new market and sector opportunities
* Monitor competitor activity, market conditions and industry trends
* Shape future strategy using deep sector knowledge and insight
* Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting and performance metrics
* Support new product development from concept through to launch
* Act as a change agent in an evolving, fast-paced environment
* Implement data-driven marketing initiatives to support sales activity
* Oversee local marketing activity, including LinkedIn and digital channels
Person Specification
* Proven experience in B2B business development within Financial Services
* Strong track record of originating new business in competitive markets
* Commercially astute with P&L awareness
* Strong understanding of asset finance pricing, credit and asset risk
* Confident influencing senior stakeholders across functions
* Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both high-level and detail
* Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills
* Comfortable evaluating new financing models and alternative funding solutions
* Competent across Microsoft Office tools
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.
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