Who is Plenti
Plenti is a fintech lender providing faster fairer loans by leveraging its smart technology. Plenti is a dynamic and innovative business that is growing strongly. By continuing to deliver better customer experiences Plenti is taking market share from incumbent players in the personal lending renewable energy and automotive finance markets.
We are a fast moving and ambitious business that seeks to recruit smart and capable people who can take ownership of their role to help the business thrive. With over 250 people based in Australia Plenti is of a size where everyone can make a difference in their role and help us realise our very big ambitions as a team as we go about building Australias best lender.
Plenti is a founder led business that launched in 2014 listed on the ASX since 2020 with annual revenue of over $250 million and a loan portfolio of over $2.5 billion.
Whats the opportunity
The Business Development Manager (BDM) will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of existing vendor accounts. Through strong relationship management you will focus on fostering and driving sustainable business growth over time.
You will support and work collaboratively with the Relationship Manager to orchestrate an effective strategy for portfolio growth ensuring prospective vendor accounts are onboarded trained and transacting.
About the Role:
Prospect onboard and activate new renewable vendors within your portfolio
Strengthen vendor relationships and implement growth strategies to position Plenti as Australias market leader in renewable energy finance
Own sales performance for your state/territory with a focus on deal flow portfolio utilisation and origination growth
Stay ahead of competitor activity market trends and policy changes providing valuable feedback to enhance Plentis offerings
Collaborate closely with relationship managers to optimise vendor engagement retention and performance
Execute disciplined sales activities including vendor engagement account reviews and growth plan implementation
Clearly articulate Plentis competitive advantages and drive impactful sales strategies
About You:
Youre a motivated results-driven Business Development professional with a passion for renewable energy and sales success. You thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and bring a strategic commercial mindset to business growth. Leveraging existing partnerships and proactively identifying new opportunities is your forte.
What Were Looking For:
3 years experience in a high-paced sales environment
Proven success in business development growing and managing a portfolio of accounts
Strong business and financial acumen
Skilled at anticipating and resolving objections
Passionate and energetic representative of Plentis brand
Exceptional time management and organisational skills
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
Experience in point-of-sale finance is a plus but not essential
Strong knowledge of lending products and credit risk underwriting.
A hunting mindset with the ability to self-start and drive leads independently
Ability to grasp issues and find appropriate solutions to objections often pre-emptively.
A genuine willingness and desire to represent Plenti with passion and energy.
Exceptional time management and self-organisation skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
Whats life like at Plenti
Working at Plenti means joining a team that is high-performing diverse customer-focused and collaborative. Its a place where everyone can make it happen and share in the results and success. If being in a dynamic industry as part of a market-leading fintech sounds like you then join to help us reshape Australias financial eco-system for the good.
In return you will enjoy a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to take your career further. We offer flexible working and volunteer and study leave to develop your skills. We also have monthly social events office snacks company Townhalls and D&I initiatives and events to help you connect with your colleagues.
Plenti is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities. When you apply let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process so we can accommodate you.