Business Development Manager – Vendor Finance in Leeds

Location: North West Region

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our Vendor Finance team. This is a predominantly new business role, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving growth across the soft asset marketplace. Working for a globally recognised brand with a market-leading digital finance offering, you'll have the autonomy to develop new business, build lasting customer relationships and deliver innovative funding solutions across a range of growing sectors. If you're a proactive sales professional who thrives on winning new business, opening doors and creating long-term commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

This role combines the challenge of winning new business with the opportunity to grow existing customer relationships. With a strong emphasis on business development, you'll identify new opportunities, build strategic partnerships and work closely with existing customers and partners to maximise growth across the territory. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and developing new relationships with manufacturers, distributors and vendors across sectors including Telecoms, IT, Smart Devices, Mailroom, CCTV, Smart Buildings and Recycling Solutions.
• Creating, managing and executing a targeted new business development strategy.
• Identifying new market opportunities and developing a strong sales pipeline.
• Generating leads through client meetings, networking, social selling, outbound activity, trade exhibitions and industry events.
• Working collaboratively with the Sales Manager to identify target sectors, suppliers and customers that align with our growth strategy.
• Presenting and promoting the benefits of leasing and vendor finance solutions to prospective partners.
• Conducting customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Delivering product and sales training to partners to increase engagement and finance penetration.
• Re-engaging existing customers and partners to reignite growth opportunities.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales objectives and performance targets.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who thrive in a new business environment and enjoy building relationships from the ground up. You'll ideally bring:

• Experience within asset finance, vendor finance, leasing or a related commercial finance environment, with strong knowledge of products such as Leasing, Hire Purchase and Business Loans.
• A proven track record of winning new business, developing profitable customer relationships and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle.
• Confidence building relationships and negotiating with senior stakeholders, supported by strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using digital channels, social selling and proactive prospecting techniques to generate new business opportunities.
• Commercial awareness, resilience and a results-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and deliver against targets.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and customer focus, together with strong IT and digital literacy.

Why Siemens Financial Services?

At Siemens Financial Services, we help organisations invest in new technologies, improve cash flow and accelerate growth through innovative funding solutions. As a Business Development Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build strategic partnerships, grow your territory and play a key role in driving future business growth, all while developing your career within a globally recognised organisation.

What Can We Offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to company performance.
• Flexible Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with employer pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Generous Annual Leave: 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Private Healthcare: Free BUPA cover, with subsidised healthcare available for immediate family members.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn and experience the world because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.