Start Date: Monday 4 January 2027
Location: Chester, CH1
Discovery Day: Face to face, 1 stage interview
Start Time: 9:30am
About the Company
Our client is an FCA authorised and regulated European lending platform providing funding to support SMEs and mid sized businesses through a range of flexible lending products.
Headquartered in the UK, the business has a team of around 150 specialists and currently services a loan portfolio of over £500 million, having originated more than £1.5 billion in assets since 2018.
The company provides business loans and asset finance to SMEs through both direct and broker routes to market, with a typical transaction size of around £50,000.
Company Values
The business encourages high standards of behaviour, accountability and customer service.
Teamwork and strong working relationships internally and externally.
Agility
Perseverance, flexibility, innovation and a solutions focused approach.
Respect
Integrity, ownership and accountability.
Expertise, diligence and a strong focus on the client.
The Role
The Direct Sales function focuses on generating new business, identifying external opportunities and maximising cross selling opportunities.
The team is split across Lead Generation, Deal Closing and Renewals.
As a Lead Generator, your role is to create new business opportunities, book appointments and gather information from new and existing CRM data for the Deal Closing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business relationships with potential clients and introduce the company's lending products
- Achieve productivity and sales KPIs
- Understand customer requirements and provide a client focused service
- Follow FCA Conduct Rules and relevant sales responsibilities
- Work with a positive, professional and proactive attitude in a fast paced sales environment
- Ensure relevant compliance regulations and legislation are followed
- Work closely with sales management and wider support teams
What They're Looking For
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Strong self motivation and a genuine desire to succeed
- High personal standards
- Confidence negotiating and influencing decisions
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working towards targets in a fast paced sales environment
Benefits & Progression
- £28,000 base salary + uncapped commission
- Progression into more senior roles within 12 to 18 months
- Sales bootcamp and ongoing training through Flourish
- Monthly sales incentives with opportunities to win up to £200
- Incentive trips, including trips to Chester Races
- Company events, including a large annual summer party
- Access to a wellbeing platform for the first 12 months
- Joining an established financial services business with significant experience in the SME lending market
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