K3634 – Business Development Manager, Hard Assets Hertfordshire

New Leaf Search has partnered with a well‑respected vendor and direct equipment corporate asset finance broker in its search for a Business Development Manager, Hard Assets.

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 plus benefits and OTE c £100,000. Location: UK, Hertfordshire / NW London (Office).

This is a highly commercial business development role focused on originating and developing hard asset finance opportunities across the transport, logistics, construction and industrial sectors.

You will engage directly with end‑user customers, structure finance solutions and develop long‑term client relationships while supporting wider cross‑selling opportunities across the business.

• Develop new business opportunities across transport, logistics and industrial sectors
• Build and execute strategic prospecting and networking activity
• Generate hard asset finance opportunities including vehicles, plant and machinery
• Conduct client meetings and site visits to assess funding requirements
• Prepare finance proposals, credit papers and lender submissions
• Manage finance applications through approval and completion stages
• Identify and refer associated soft asset opportunities internally
• Maintain strong CRM discipline, pipeline management and forecasting
• Develop long‑term client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals

• 3–5 years’ experience within asset finance, business development or equipment finance
• Strong knowledge of transport, logistics or industrial equipment sectors
• Proven new business generation and relationship management capability
• Strong understanding of leasing, hire purchase and refinancing structures
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and proposal skills
• Ability to analyse financial information and structure funding solutions
• Self‑motivated, resilient and target‑driven approach
• Experience with in broker, lender or equipment supplier environments advantageous

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.

Contact us for a confidential discussion.

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