Commercial Business Development Manager - Asset Finance - Nationwide (UK)

  • Asset Finance International
  • 17/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation within the Asset Finance sector. This senior-level opportunity is ideally suited to a high-performing professional with extensive industry expertise, a strong network of senior contacts, and a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value B2B transactions.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, developing long-term partnerships, and positioning the business as a market leader in commercial asset finance solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the identification, development, and execution of strategic business opportunities across the UK market.
  • Originate, structure, and negotiate complex, high-value agreements with major operators, OEMs, and corporate clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including procurement, treasury, and executive leadership teams.
  • Represent the business at European procurement events, conferences, and industry forums, promoting innovative finance solutions.
  • Manage large-scale opportunities from origination through to completion, ensuring commercially successful outcomes.
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute innovative ideas that enhance the company's market position.
  • Apply robust commercial and risk management principles when structuring agreements involving third-party stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years' B2B asset finance experience, selling directly into corporate institutions.
  • Experience supporting acquisition and structured finance programmes.
  • An established network of senior industry contacts, with the ability to leverage relationships from day one.
  • Strong understanding of third party risk management and commercially sound deal structuring.
  • Proven success operating within a senior commercial or business development role, delivering funding solutions for major corporate clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and develop strategic financing solutions.
  • Confidence engaging with C suite executives, senior procurement professionals, and key decision-makers.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Commercially astute, proactive, and highly self motivated, with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
What we're looking for
  • A commercially credible professional with deep sector knowledge and an established reputation within the asset finance industry.
  • A relationship led business developer who can engage and influence stakeholders at the highest levels.
  • A forward thinking individual capable of introducing innovative financing structures and contributing to long term business growth.

Salary range up to £80,000, commission is paid monthly & at 1.0% on volume, earnings are totally uncapped.

Salary up to £90,000, on target earnings are a further 55% of base salary with bonuses payable quarterly.