Clover Talent are partnered with one of the UK''s fastest-growing and most open-minded business lenders, to recruit ambitious Account Managers to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping SMEs access the funding solutions they need to grow. Working with a business that prides itself on saying "yes" more often and delivering fast, flexible lending solutions, you''ll play a pivotal role in managing and developing client relationships while contributing to continued expansion across the UK market. The Account Manager serves as the vital front-end velocity engine of the UK Direct Lending team. Operating within a high-volume, leveraged pod structure, this role is the critical first point of contact for small-to-medium enterprise (SME) business owners. Key Responsibilities: First point of contact to SME business owners to assess their funding needs Engage with prospective SME customers through discovery calls, and understand their business, challenges, goals and funding requirements Drive full sales cycle, from early prospecting and qualification Fully understand the business banking products, features and services Manage a pipeline of leads with strong attention to data hygiene: timely follow-ups, accurate forecasting, deal tracking Work closely with marketing, product, risk and customer operations to ensure a smooth journey for customers Deliver o