Asset Finance Team Lead

A BOUT TIDE At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love. Tide facts: Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs Over 2 million members globally and rapidly growing Over $300 million raised in funding 3,000 Tideans globally Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026 We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg Who are Funding Options: Funding Options joined the Tide family in early 2023 to lead their Partner Credit Services offering. Through their panel of 100 leading lender partners, Funding Options supports UK SMEs to get the right finance in place so they can trade, plan and grow with confidence. Through their multi award-winning platform, Funding Cloud, they can effectively match customers to the right lender and finance product that best suits their needs in minutes with funding decisions in as little as 20 seconds, giving every customer a 5 Star experience whether successful or not, through our sheer professionalism and outstanding standard of customer service. Our offices are in London -UK, Sofia - Bulgaria, Belgrade - Serbia and Hyderabad -India, where our teams are dedicated to our small business members; revolutionising business banking for SMEs. We’re scaling at speed with a focus on hiring talented individuals with a growth mindset and ownership mentality, who are able to juggle multiple and sometimes changing priorities. Our values show our commitment to working as one team, working collaboratively to take action and deliver results. Member first, we are passionate about our members and put them first. We are data-driven, we make decisions, creating insight using data. What we’re looking for: We are looking for a highly motivated Team Lead to manage and develop brokers that support the Asset Finance Team who, in turn, support UK businesses with commercial finance. This role is crucial in driving team performance, achieving revenue targets, and fostering a high-performance sales culture. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring your team delivers against budget, receives ongoing training and development, and consistently maintains the highest standards of customer service. While your primary focus will be leadership and coaching. Some of the things you’ll be doing: Lead, mentor and develop a team of asset finance brokers to achieve and exceed performance targets Drive a high-performance sales culture, show resilience even in times of ambiguity and uncertainty ensuring brokers are motivated, accountable, and consistently improving Monitor and manage team KPIs, pipeline activity, and deal progression to ensure revenue targets are met Deliver coaching, feedback, and training to enhance the team’s sales effectiveness and product knowledge Work closely with senior leadership and fellow Team Leads to align team goals with business objectives Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and conversion rates Support brokers in structuring deals, overcoming objections, and closing sales when required Maintain strong relationships with lenders and internal teams to streamline operations and deal flow Contribute individual revenue where necessary, ensuring a hands-on approach to commercial finance sales Work closely with the in-house Salesforce team to improve the operating systems and efficiency of the team Developing and strengthening relationships with external stakeholders such as lenders, partners and driving new initiatives through our supplier network What Makes You a Great Fit Experience in Asset Finance and building/leading a team with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding revenue-based targets Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, set clear expectations, goals and develop a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and building strong relationships A results-driven mindset with impeccable attention to detail, determination, and drive. Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring clients receive the best possible outcome Highly organized and analytical, able to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively A proactive, self-starting approach, always working backwards from targets to ensure effective execution Proficiency in using CRM systems(Preferably including Salesforce) and analyzing sales data to identify trends, opportunities and areas of improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a successful team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. If you thrive in a leadership role and are passionate about sales, commercial finance, and team development, we’d love to hear from you! What you’ll get in return: Competitive salary and bonus Vitality Health Insurance, with a proactive focus on mental and physical wellbeing 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday with the ability to buy extra days Professional L&D budget Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme and pension contribution Spacious brand new office in Liverpool street with an all-day snacks bar Enhanced family-friendly leave 24 hours paid volunteering time off per year Flexible working options Sabbatical leave Tidean Ways of Working At Tide, we’re Member First and Data Driven, but above all, we’re One Team. Our Working Out of Office (WOO) policy allows you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days a year. We are remote first, but when you do want to meet new people, collaborate with your team or simply hang out with your colleagues, our offices are always available and equipped to the highest standard. We offer flexible working hours and trust our employees to do their work well, at times that suit them and their team. TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard. At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. Disclaimer It has come to our attention that individuals or agencies are falsely claiming to represent Tide and are reaching out to candidates regarding job opportunities. Please be aware that: Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel. Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide .co email address. Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf. 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