National Acount Manager - Agriculture

National Account Manager – Agriculture Asset Finance

Location – Southern based, Hybrid working

Excellent Salary, Car, Bonus and Benefits Package

Our client is a leading European financial services institution who are seeking someone to join their Agriculture division. To be considered for this role you must have experience in the agricultural leasing sector

They are looking to recruit a National Account Manager to manage and develop the agriculture channel and specifically through utilisation of inventory finance via key dealer/manufacturer relationships on a national basis and deliver the required business results. The ideal candidate will be expected to have a desire and aptitude in generating, developing, and driving new business opportunities whilst managing existing relationships, maintaining our reputation for strong service levels. A high level of manufacturer and dealer management experience is desired, making best use of point-of-sale tools and direct initiatives to generate retail business in line with targeted objectives.

This role will have continual contact with both internal and external customers therefore the ability to build relationships and prioritise work will be key to their success as will the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining a clear focus on the objective.

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

• Knowledge of stocking product and systems desirable
• Excellent customer relationship and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of different finance products (HP, Loan, Lease)
• Knowledge of different asset types
• Articulate and persuasive oral and written communication
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop team members to deliver high quality service
• Good time management, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise
• IT skills to include Word/Excel/PowerPoint and ability to learn new IT products
• Team player
• Ability to work autonomously

Embrace the values of the group leadership model

To be considered for the role you must be based in the UK and have a background in either the Agricultural Asset Finance sector or working with a agricultural manufacturer or dealer group. Other locations and backgrounds won't be considered.

Contact: In the first instance please send your cv to Mark Lyons at mark@marklyonsrecruitment.com or call 0161 258 0053 or 07470 476320 for a confidential discussion

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