At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage potential clients through calls and secure new business opportunities.
- Company: Fast-growing finance firm with a dynamic and meritocratic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, rapid career progression, and vibrant office culture.
- Other info: 1-1 training, performance recognition, and a fun workplace atmosphere.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a high-energy environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: Motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for sales.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 50000 £ per year.
An incredible opportunity for a motivated, driven and commercially astute graduate to rapidly progress their career within a fast growing, meritocratic and dynamic finance firm. As a Graduate Finance Broker, you will be contacting potential clients through outbound calls, positioning Portman Finance Group’s financial solutions in a consultative manner and passing qualified leads to our busy Sales Team. With an annual starting salary ranging from £36,000 to £50,000 (depending on academic background and interview performance), we are looking for someone who has a natural flair to build telephone rapport alongside the ability to drive sales processes to completion and achieve key KPI targets in a highly competitive and lucrative environment.
Please do not apply if you consider yourself more of an analyst as this role will not be right for you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound sales activity to establish rapport and interest with potential new clients, ultimately building a pipeline and securing new business opportunities;
- With a customer-centric approach, qualify client interest through a consultative sales process to understand their commercial standing and position Portman’s financial solutions;
- Write and prepare proposal documentation and credit applications as and when required, including working with clients to gather appropriate financial and non-financial paperwork;
- Record all sales activity in our CRM;
- Build and maintain a pipeline of live opportunities;
- Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder.
Requirements
- Motivated and driven individuals with a passion for sales;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely whilst building rapport and trust;
- Minimum of ABB at A Level and a 2.1 or above University Degree across any discipline;
- Resilient with the capability to work under pressure in a fast-paced meritocratic environment;
- Strong commercial acumen, with an interest in business;
- Dynamic individuals with an entrepreneurial, self-starter approach;
- Positive and engaging telephone manner.
Personal Attributes
- Success and winning motivated. If coming third is good enough for you, please do not apply;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- Ability to build strong and effective working relationships at all levels, including senior stakeholders;
- Adept at problem-solving with a can-do attitude;
- Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail;
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks at any given time;
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player.
Benefits
- Very competitive salary and incentives;
- Rapid career progression;
- Vibrant office culture with break out lounge, bar and corporate days out;
- 1-1 training and mentoring;
- Meritocratic culture;
- Performance recognition.
Portman Autumn Careers Fair Durham in Northampton employer: Portman Finance Group
Portman Finance Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture in Northampton, where ambitious individuals can thrive. With competitive salaries and performance-based incentives, employees are encouraged to grow rapidly within the finance sector, benefiting from comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and personal development, making your career journey both meaningful and rewarding.
