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)

Key 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.

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