Applications open for Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Sales Academy

There are six positions available in this year’s Sales Academy, and in keeping with previous criteria, experience in finance or sales is not a prerequisite. Close Brothers Asset Finance is looking to attract enthusiastic candidates from a range of backgrounds who want to build a successful career in sales and become specialists in one the many sectors the funder supports, including transport and logistics, vehicle contract hire, print construction and recycling.

Full and intensive training will be provided, comprising months of classroom-based learning, mentoring and practical ‘on-the-job’ training from assigned mentors.

Close Brothers are inviting applications for the following sectors and regions:

• Transport and Haulage
• Vehicle Hire
• Print and Packaging
• Construction & Recycling
• Manufacturing
• Scotland

Co-sponsors of the Sales Academy are: Steve Gee, CEO of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Industrial Equipment division (pictured); and John Fawcett, CEO of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Transport division.

Steve Gee said: “We are very proud of our specialist business model and want to build on the outstanding success of the first three Sales Academies, which has seen many of the previous ‘graduates’ fully integrated into the Asset Finance and Leasing sales teams and leading very successful careers in their chosen sectors.”

John Fawcett added: “We are keen to hear from driven, motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a passion to develop in sales.

“This is an incredible opportunity to be trained by an industry leader and mentored by an experienced Sales Manager for ‘on the road’ training. Following their training period, successful applicants will concentrate on building a customer base, territory and business plan, with full assistance from a mentor.”

For more information, visit the Close Brothers Sales Academy website here.