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Business Development Manager, Southampton
Client: Paragon Banking Group PLC
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
Job Description:
About The Role
Let’s grow together!
A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK and, working together, we use our specialist expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager looking for an opportunity to grow in a friendly environment, we’re looking for you! This role is based in the South.
We’re flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing and passionate about you reaching your potential. Let’s grow together …
Purpose of the role
A field-based Business Development Manager to proactively manage a database of customers, vendors, and prospects within an agreed geographical area. The primary focus is new business development within targeted channels, markets, and sectors.
Duties and responsibilities
* Promote the services of Paragon Asset Finance to existing customers, new prospects, manufacturers, and dealers within the sectors that PAF operates. Act as relationship manager for existing PAF vendor relationships where required.
* Negotiate commercially acceptable transactions with customer, vendor, and prospect decision makers. Obtain financial and non-financial information to complete credit applications for sanctioning within the credit process.
* Manage personal activity and pipeline to ensure targets are achieved. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of activity and results using CRM and other systems as required.
* Work as part of a regional team reporting to the Regional Director.
* Monitor competitor activity and market developments, providing feedback. Contribute to regional and wider business development strategy through positive team interactions.
* Represent Paragon Asset Finance at trade exhibitions, events, and functions as required.
About You
Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Previous asset finance sales experience within a targeted sales organization.
* Solid commercial negotiation skills.
* Ability to work within a team environment.
* Understanding of key performance drivers.
* Ability to work independently as the role is home-based.
* PC skills including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
* Proven success in sales.
* Relevant sector experience and connections preferred.
* Understanding of the regulatory environment in asset finance.
* Clean driving license.
Qualifications and Experience
Previous asset finance sales experience and a current, clean driving license are essential. Willingness to attain Paragon Credit Accreditation Level 2. Willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
About Us
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet all criteria. We value diversity and are excited to hear from passionate individuals. Apply today!
Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure our vacancies are accessible. Contact our recruitment team for adjustments.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance starting from 25 days, increasing to 30, plus days off for birthdays, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. Options to buy or sell leave.
* Share Save Scheme with discounted shares.
* Profit-related pay sharing annual profits.
* Pension contributions up to 10%.
* Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental pay.
* Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and motoring.
* Volunteering day per year.
* Life assurance and personal accident cover.
Flexibility and Wellbeing
Hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance. Access to wellbeing resources, including digital GP, employee assistance, and fitness programs.
Development
Opportunities for personal growth through tailored development plans. We support your learning and career advancement.
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