Job Description

The role
We are looking for a Sales Manager/Head of Broker Sales
The award winning Introducer Channel provides a sales and account management function to our partnering Brokers in order to process and release submitted loan applications.

Who are we? Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win.
We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we\'ve built a game-changer of a platform that\'s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash.
99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren\'t given the finance they need to grow. We\'re here to change that because the world needs small business.

Want to learn more?

• We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year \xc2\xa36.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact
• To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com
• And we\'re still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform.

What will you be doing?
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to come in and lead our Broker channel; responsible for 30 FTEs. This role offers a real opportunity to add significant value by delivering change and increasing the channel\'s overall success!

• Setting the vision and direction of the channel and owning the strategy for achieving our commercial goals
• Innovating and developing the Broker Channel and driving positive change within the department to improve processes, engagement and performance
• Be the face of FC to our external partners, assisting in the development of key Broker relationships; supporting the Business Development Managers by attending events and meetings
• Taking the lead on critical tasks and projects to ensure timely delivery and high quality execution of work
• Working closely with key stakeholders across areas such as Commercial, Product, Marketing, People and the wider Sales function
• Owning and iterating training and development programmes to foster a culture of continuous improvement in the team
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we\'re looking for

• An experienced People & Sales Manager with experience working in Financial Services
• A strong communicator; able to ensure concise and efficient information sharing
• A natural influencer and leader; able to bring out the best in people with a passion for developing your team
• Autonomy and the capability to bring new and fresh ideas to the channel and be confident in implementing them

Why join us?
Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
We are committed to being full-time hybrid; three days from home for which we will help support your home working set-up and two in the office where you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you\'d like to learn more about.
A few highlights:

• Health : Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions via Spill and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
• Wealth : Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
• Development : Learning allowance and full access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Lifestyle : Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more!

And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: https://www.altfi.com/article/10158_the-altfi-awards-2022-here-are-the-winners
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect addition to the team!

Want to Build The Incredible? We\'d love to hear from you.

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