Business Development Manager

Job description

Ready for your next career adventure?

Uplend Inc. is a provider of commercial equipment leasing and financing. We work with clients, dealers, and distributors to offer competitive and flexible financing options. We focus on a wide reach of clients including small, middle-market and large corporate companies with equipment loans and leases.

Join our dynamic team and fuel your career in the fast-paced world of equipment financing, where innovation meets opportunity.

Uplend Inc. is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong business development skills such as prospecting, understanding of client needs and related duties as they pertain to equipment financing. The Business Development Manager is responsible for building new relationships with customers and vendors within a specified territory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the sale of products or services within a specified district or territory
• Manage relationships and plans for prospective clients; may include focused calling and pipeline management activities
• Independently manage objectives set out by management
• Select and develop sources, leads and contacts
• Participate in local trade shows and sales events
• Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives
• Analyze financial and related data to determine the needs of the client for proper structuring of the Bank's products and services
• Ensure completion proper documentations for loans and leases
• Evaluate and structure loan requests, determine appropriate documentation for approved loans.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Advise clients, where possible, on business management and other financial matters
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of related experience in the financial or equipment financing industries is required
• 3+ years of Equipment Finance selling experience is preferred
• Degree in Business, MBA or equivalent is preferred
• Adaptable and organized in a fast-paced office environment
• Punctual with good customer service and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication for creating correspondence, documents, and reports
• Team player with attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to multi-task are essential
• Work both independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to continuously learn and adapt to new procedures and policies

What we have to offer:

• Aggressive compensation structures to choose from with an ability to increase commission percentage. Flexibility matters.
• Small supportive team focused on team work
• Unlimited earning potential
• Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan
• Diverse Funder Base
• Ability to service client in any credit box
• Regular team building events (Mini Club, Presidents Club, Awards, Dinners, and other Events)

This role is completely remote WFH but will require travel to and from customer sites within your territory on a regular basis. Our homebase is Southern Ontario, but we are looking for candidates from across Canada.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Uplend Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please let us know at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Equipment Financing: 4 years (preferred)
• Work Location: Remote