JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title:Regional Business Development Manager Home/field based Overview:Working for a major UK vehicle Finance provider. You will be responsible for winning new funding business from dealership and car retailers across the south of the UK. Responsibilities: 1. The Regional Business Development Manager will have responsibility for the identification and development of business opportunities. 2. The role will have the objective of identifying and developing new business opportunities as well as other development opportunities which may arise in future. 3. The role may, in addition, take on certain National responsibilities related to particular development projects as delegated from time to time by the National Business Development Manager. 4. The manager will uphold the company values and quality procedures, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with the company Compliance and Risk controls and procedures. To ensure that a culture of support and encouragement is achieved through evidence of ongoing coaching and development of Dealers Key Accountabilities: 1. Identify and develop new business channels, including motor car, motorcycle, leisure, VAPS (Value Added Products) and broker channels. 2. Develop 3 rd party relationships where agreed with the National Business Development Manager, which may include manufacturer relationships, dealer white label relationships, or other third party opportunities. 3. Identify and develop new opportunities, in agreement with the National Business Development Manager, that may arise in future to grow its business in a profitable and sustainable manner. 4. To participate in cross-functional business projects as and when required, with the aim of delivering value to the development function as well as to the overall business. 5. To work closely with the Zone Managers and the Marketing department to ensure that development activities complement and coordinate with on-going marketing, sales and account management activities. 6. To actively participate in departmental meetings, and keep management updated with performance on a regular basis. 7. To deputise, from time to time, for the National Business Development Manager at appropriate business occasions. 8. To adhere to the Financial Conduct Authority and Office of Fair Trading regulations and requirements. 9. Such other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require. This is a Field Based role but may be required to spend time in the Head Office (from time to time) as well as periods away from home. Due to the nature of the role, there is a need for flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to changes. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS: A proven ability to drive growth in the business, through innovative thinking and challenging the status quo. Commercial experience of either selling to dealers or working in sales at a dealership. Excellent knowledge of the automotive finance industry, a high level of numeracy, strong attention to detail, organisation, planning and motivation are essential, as is the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects. Self driven - able to work remotely without micromanagement. Ability to build relationships, negotiate at board level and influence others to optimise performance.