James Hadley
Royal Leamington Spa,Warwickshire
Summary
Results-driven Sales Manager and Broker with a proven track record for building high-performance teams and driving revenue growth. Very well experienced in the Consumer and Business vehicle, asset and loan space working for a fast growing FinTech who offer a comparison tool for customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Manager
Funding Options by Tide
London
01.2025 - Current
- Lead a high-performing team of brokers, comprising six in UK and two in India.
- Since January 2025 have hit 142% of team target
- Developed robust lender relationships that enhanced terms and facilitated business growth.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with suppliers and industry players to ensure seamless operations.
- Conducted continuous training for all team members to enhance skills and performance.
- Participated in hiring processes for wider sales team across all levels.
- Onboarded lenders to panel, increasing revenue opportunities significantly
- Colaborated with Marketing on strategies to increase lead volume and traction
- Colaborated with Engineers and Product Teams so improve customer UX and application process on our platform
Senior Asset Finance Specialist - Broker
Tide
London
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Completing on deals ranging from £5000 - £1,000,000
- £10.2 million in funding brokered across Commercial Asset Finance and Unsecured lending in 2024. An increase from £6 million from 2023
- Completed 188 deals across 2024
- Carried out end to end process for customers
- Averaged 179% of target through 2024
- Highest performing broker across all Senior Brokers
- Helped grow the Asset Finance proposition and 5x the revenue in the team
- Attended industry networking events and awards evenings
- Maintained strong and developed strong relationships with key lenders in the market
Asset Finance Specialist - Broker
Funding Options by Tide
London
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Achieved an average of 122% of revenue target in first year.
- Processed loans ranging from £5,000 to £150,000 efficiently
- Carried out end to end process with customers
- Built relationships with various lenders in the market
Account Manager - Broker
Oracle Asset Finance Limited
London
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Achieved top salesperson in the London office, generating highest gross commission
- Consistently maintained average sales performance of 104% over three years
- Sold finance products including Hire Purchase and Lease Purchase to diverse clients
- Developed and nurtured lender relationships within car finance sector
- Managed end-to-end financing processes while ensuring compliance with FCA regulations
Account Manager/ Senior Finance Underwriter
Billing Finance Limited
Northampton
07.2012 - 05.2017
- Sub Prime Car Finance provider
- Managed 6 Broker accounts generating £400,000-£500,000 per month of loans issued
- Worked closely alongside Compliance Officers within the business to ensure best practice
- Carried out internal Audits on behalf of the sales function
- Assesing customers credit profiles for vehicles up to the value of £20,000
Education
Guilsborough Academy
Northampton, Northamptonshire 09.2005 - 06.2012
Skills
- Commercial mindset
- Stategic thinking
- Customer and Partnership relationship management
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Results driven
- Motivated
Affiliations
- Crossfit
- Football
- Golf
- Rugby
- Hiking
Timeline
Sales Manager
Funding Options by Tide
01.2025 - Current
Senior Asset Finance Specialist - Broker
Tide
02.2022 - 12.2024
Asset Finance Specialist - Broker
Funding Options by Tide
02.2021 - 04.2022
Account Manager - Broker
Oracle Asset Finance Limited
11.2017 - 02.2021
Account Manager/ Senior Finance Underwriter
Billing Finance Limited
07.2012 - 05.2017
Guilsborough Academy
09.2005 - 06.2012
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