Area Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager Job purpose To manage a region and be responsible for dealerships and introducer relationships within that region and the quantity and quality of the business produced by those partners, ensuring accuracy at all times and that the company processes and procedures are followed. Dimensions To develop existing dealerships within the specific geographic region, this will involve re-energising existing dealerships or picking up general relationship management To identify and recruit new dealerships To develop dealerships into profitable producers of business Have a thorough understanding of our products and pricing criteria Feedback market intelligence with regard to competitors as well as both positive comments and improvement areas for the company as a whole. Understand where our strengths lie and ensuring partners are aware of our strengths at all times Understanding and delivering the brand values of the business, and acting as an ambassador for the company Provide training and support to dealerships where required Keep electronic and paper filing in order at all times To present the company in a professional and confidential manner at all times To pay due care and attention to your own and others’ health and safety at all times. Knowledge, skills and experience required Experience Strong awareness of the industry sector and regulations Extensive field sales experience in the financial services sector Experience of managing a large geographic area An excellent understanding of the motor finance sector, can hit the ground running Ability to identify the right sales approach for each business partner Outstanding time management and organisation skills Knowledge of TCF Ability to understand and comply with documented processes and procedures Excellent verbal and written communication Interpersonal Adaptable and flexible Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent planning and organisational skills Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines Accuracy and attention to detail Professional and well presented Establishes effective working relationships Customer focused approach Qualifications Good educational background with proficiency demonstrable in Maths and English Computer Literate, including MS office products and Email Additional information Permanent basis 37.5 hours a week working remotely EV/Hybrid company car Home based role, covering Hull (HU) York (YO) and Harrogate (HG) postcode areas