Sales

I've been an Account Manager with Close Brothers Motor Finance since 2015. I had previously worked for a competitor in the industry and was pleased to see the difference as soon as I joined. Close Brothers Motor Finance has given me the autonomy to be successful in my role, while providing support and training throughout. I quickly wanted to progress within the business and, with the support of my Sales Manager, was given an opportunity to join focus groups and mentor new Account Managers to help develop new skills. I've since been promoted to Senior Account Manager and I’m also now involved in the Women in Motor Forum, which has provided a great platform to further develop my skillset and work closely with the business to continue our fantastic work on promoting equality. I really enjoy my role; it's extremely flexible and interesting - no day is the same!  I can truly say that Close Brothers Motor Finance has a colleague first attitude and I feel I'm a valued member of the team.

It was clear from day one of me working as an Underwriter that Close Brothers Motor Finance are a company who pride themselves on employee progression. I was initially impressed by the time devoted by my colleagues, as all were willing to offer support. I received regular 121 meetings with my line manager who often gave performance advice and discussed my development. When an opportunity arose to work in sales as an Account Manager, I was encouraged to apply. This role had always appealed to me so I was thrilled to secure the position. Whilst changing roles, I received necessary training and partook in a number of sales workshops. I was also given the chance to shadow other Account Managers, an activity which I found extremely beneficial as it helped to further explain the role. I foresee a successful career within Close Brothers Motor Finance and would recommend as a place of work.

I started working at Close Brothers Motor Finance as an Underwriter in one of the regional branches for 10 months, and despite this being completely different to what I envisioned, I had a great feeling about the company. I really enjoyed this role as it helped to provide a number of transferable skills which facilitated my development into sales. An opportunity came up for a secondment as an Account Manager and following discussions with my line manager, I applied and was fortunately successful. Throughout my secondment, I developed a strong relationship with the Sales Manager and Operations Manager who helped me realise my potential. With the support of the wider team, later that year I passed my secondment and secured a permanent Account Manager position which was brilliant for me and my career progression.