Commercial Business Development Manager – Asset Finance
Salary: £100,000 basic salary
Location: Nationwide (UK)
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation within the Asset Finance sector. This senior-level opportunity is ideally suited to a high-performing professional with extensive industry expertise, a strong network of senior contacts, and a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value B2B transactions.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, developing long-term partnerships, and positioning the business as a market leader in commercial asset finance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the identification, development, and execution of strategic business opportunities across the UK market.
- Originate, structure, and negotiate complex, high-value agreements with major operators, OEMs, and corporate clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including procurement, treasury, and executive leadership teams.
- Represent the business at European procurement events, conferences, and industry forums, promoting innovative finance solutions.
- Manage large-scale opportunities from origination through to completion, ensuring commercially successful outcomes.
- Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute innovative ideas that enhance the company’s market position.
- Apply robust commercial and risk management principles when structuring agreements involving third-party stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ B2B asset finance experience, selling directly into corporate institutions.
- Experience supporting acquisition and structured finance programmes.
- An established network of senior industry contacts, with the ability to leverage relationships from day one.
- Strong understanding of third-party risk management and commercially sound deal structuring.
- Proven success operating within a senior commercial or business development role, delivering funding solutions for major corporate clients.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and develop strategic financing solutions.
- Confidence engaging with C-suite executives, senior procurement professionals, and key decision-makers.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Commercially astute, proactive, and highly self-motivated, with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
What we’re looking for:
- A commercially credible professional with deep sector knowledge and an established reputation within the asset finance industry.
- A relationship-led business developer who can engage and influence stakeholders at the highest levels.
- A forward-thinking individual capable of introducing innovative financing structures and contributing to long-term business growth.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Adam Sommerville at James George Recruitment.
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