Trading under the brands of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK in the UK and Mitsubishi HC Capital Europe in the wider market, we are the rapidly growing European division of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC that provides vendor finance solutions to support Mitsubishi group OEMs and independent vendors, their distribution channels and their key accounts across Europe. We build strong effective relationships with our vendor partners and develop bespoke asset finance programs and funding solutions for customers.
What does the role involve?
As part of our continued growth journey as we expand into Europe, we have created a brand-new role for a Head of Sales – Europe to focus on key regions. Reporting to directly to our Managing Director for European Vendor Finance, this role will sit on the Senior Leadership team where you'll contribute to the overall strategy and plan.
You'll hold accountability to a headcount of 11 incl. Sales and Business Development and will have 5 direct reports, who are based in Amsterdam, Staines, Dublin and Helsinki. You'll work at a strategic level to promote the uptake of sustainable solutions and will optimise the function by enhancing the technological capability, including automation, digitization and increased use of data to drive decision making.
This role falls under the Certification Regime of SMCR, and fitness and propriety will be assessed prior to any engagement.
Some of your key duties will include:
- Designing and developing strategies for sustainable growth in Europe
- Identifying, assessing, qualifying and facilitating new vendor relationships to be negotiated, agreed and onboarded
- Developing existing relationships further across both the UK and Europe
- Building strong relationships with vendors, customers and internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding results
- Leading and managing a multinational team of sales managers
What are we looking for?
You ‘ll be a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills. You will have the ability to develop a high-performance culture and lead and manage teams in Europe on a cross-border basis and will be flexible to travel to Mitsubishi HC Capital Europe offices and vendor/dealer sites across the UK and Europe as and when required.
Also, we're looking for the following:
- Excellent knowledge of sales practices with programme and deal structuring skills
- Strong knowledge of asset finance market products and sales processes
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with senior colleagues
- Ability to stay abreast of market developments & technologies and implement new and innovative products and services
What can we offer you?
At Mitsubishi HC Capital UK we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine.
In addition to a market-benchmarked salary and excellent bonus scheme, our offer to you includes:
- Company car or cash alternative – with fantastic EV incentives
- Flexible hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
- Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
What's the next step?
Interested? Start your application today and see what Mitsubishi HC Capital UK can offer you.
Mitsubishi HC Capital UK has been named one of the top 50 most inclusive employers for the fourth year running and this is also reflected in our recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring our application process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.
We're Disability Confident Committed, so if you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.
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