J3419 - Business Development Manager, Direct - UK, England (Hybrid / Remote) - Asset Finance

Overview

CAREERS IN LEASING Job Reference: J3419 Job Title: J3419 - Business Development Manager, Direct - UK, England (Hybrid / Remote) - Asset Finance

Location: UK Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Description

J3419 - Business Development Manager, Direct - UK, England (Hybrid / Remote) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a sustainably focused UK technology asset and lease management specialist in its search for a Business Development Manager.

Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits. Location: UK, London / Leeds / Manchester / Birmingham (Hybrid / Remote).

The Business Development Manager will help drive the company's ambitious growth plans to double its business within three years. This is a pivotal role for a motivated professional who can originate new business opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to shaping the company's future success.

Responsibilities

• Originate direct customer new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and lead-generation tools (e.g. Lead Forensics, Sales Navigator, LinkedIn).
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline aligned to business growth targets.
• Meet potential clients to identify funding needs and present tailored leasing and subscription-based solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across client organisations.
• Collaborate with management to prepare proposals, pricing, and tailored value-added service packages.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and onboarding.
• Handle negotiations effectively, demonstrating commercial acumen and professionalism.
• Maintain detailed CRM records and accurate forecasts.

Qualifications / Person Specification

• Minimum 3 years' experience in new business development, ideally in asset finance or technology leasing.
• Proven ability to self-generate leads and convert prospects into recurring business.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of client financials and the fundamentals of credit.
• Commercially minded with a strong interest in technology and innovation.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, and persistent, with the confidence to operate in a competitive marketplace.

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.

Apply in confidence by sending your CV. Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!

Consultant

Jane Theobald

Recruitment Director

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