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Commercial Broking Director - Kent

Aimee Willow Connex
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a talented Director with at least 5 years of experience in a dynamic environment focused on Financial Solutions.
  • The role involves building client relationships, managing funding transitions, and presenting strategic guidance on debt structures.
  • A competitive salary package is offered along with benefits like 25 days of holiday, employee recognition awards, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, financial literacy, and a proven ability to meet sales targets.
  • Flexible working options are available, including core hours and remote work opportunities.

What Sets Us Apart

  • We’re about people first - our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.
  • Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers:

  • We’re looking for a talented Director who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference.
  • Your work in Financial Solutions will go beyond the numbers - it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.
  • Responsible for the acquisition of new business from the company offices within your designated area, and for generating your own introductions from a range of introducers.
  • You will have day to day responsibility for managing the transition of each prospect to a client, for managing those clients whom you have obtained funding for, to ensure that the facilities are running smoothly, mediating on the clients behalf with the funders where necessary and ensure that if a client terminates a facility that you are given the opportunity to act on their behalf to obtain an alternative funding solution.
  • You should be able to explain clearly to staff what funding options are available to their client’s and why you have chosen to place business with a specific funder. You will be responsible for presenting to company Partners, to networking events and seminars to build the company brand.
  • As part of the team, you will liaise with the Directors on an on-going basis as appropriate to provide input into the future direction and growth of the Company.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Can quickly gain a clear understanding of a prospects business and their funding needs so that the company utilises the correct funder at every opportunity.
  • Ability to be able to understand & identify the funding solutions available in the market.
  • Be able to present to the prospect the suitable solutions and the benefits of each of them.
  • Provide strategic guidance to clients on debt structures.
  • Collate the information from the client and package it for the lender(s).
  • Liaise between prospect and funder to ensure that each transaction is completed smoothly and in the appropriate time scales.
  • Ensure that we have the appropriate agreements in place.
  • Excellent sales negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills both written and verbal plus attention to detail.
  • You must be financially literate and able to interpret a set of financial statements.
  • Prior experience of using CRM system to plot and pro-actively manage the progress of each client.
  • Proven ability to deliver sales targets within an agreed time frame.
  • Communicate the core values of the company.
  • Ability to create satisfactory presentation material for in house and external presentations.
  • Ability to stay abreast, and report on all funding options that become available in the marketplace.

Rewards That Resonate:

  • You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.
  • Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
  • 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days.
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
  • New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.