CAREERS IN LEASING Job Reference: K3554
Job Title: K3554 - Business Development Director, Direct - N England / NW England (Remote) - Asset Finance
Location: N Eng
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000+ plus excellent bonus and benefits

K3554 – Business Development Director, Direct – UK, North / North West England (Remote) – Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a multi-national asset finance company in its search for a Business Development Director, Direct with responsibility for developing new asset finance business throughout the North of England as well as managing some established key accounts/relationships within the region.

Excellent salary, bonus & benefits Location: North / North West England (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Focus 70% on new business development and 30% on existing account management.
• Generate new asset finance opportunities via direct client engagement, intermediaries, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities in line with business strategy and policy.
• Structure and negotiate asset finance transactions, ensuring credit viability and compliance with risk parameters.
• Conduct financial analysis including cash flows, discount rates, and NPV calculations.
• Prepare robust credit submissions and collaborate with credit colleagues to agree risk actions.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and operational policies.
• Support business strategy, product performance, and regional campaigns.
• Deliver sales and product training to enhance knowledge across the region.
• Provide face-to-face client support to ensure smooth and safe transactions.

Person Specification

• Strong track record in external leasing sales with demonstrable success.
• Broad knowledge of the UK asset finance and leasing market.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and execute asset finance deals.
• Experience in account management and business development, ideally in the direct hard asset space.
• Commercially astute with strong appreciation of credit risk.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and deliver results.

Apply in confidence quoting K3554 Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!

Consultant

Katherine Amin

Recruitment Director

Contact: Katherine Amin

Email: leasingworld@newleafsearch.com

Phone: +44 (0) 203 740 7222