THE COMPANY

Ardent Credit Services is part of the Phillips & Cohen Associates family. Since 1997 Phillips & Cohen Associates has successfully pioneered in probate and mainstream debt recovery markets and remains the world’s market leader in the debt recovery industry. Phillips & Cohen Associates have never settled for typical people or mediocre performance and is one of the fastest growing firms in its market and surpasses its competition in accessibility, professionalism, integrity and percentage of debt recovery.
Ardent Credit Services has served the consumer banking and credit industry in addition to specialised industries including utilities, home shopping and telecoms. Clients including leading national and international banking and credit institutions, government, debt buyers and master services.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Three or more years in a business development role within a debt collection agency or similar.
• Regulation and credit industry best practice, knowledge of debt collection industry
• Possess the ability to build and maintain good internal/external relations
• Ability to interface with client relationships of all levels both internally and externally with the utmost professionalism
• Cope with working under pressure and to deadlines
• Drive, tenacity and a real desire to turn this golden opportunity into a new career

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• The ability to become a highly regarded Salesperson within the financial service sector
• Luxurious office environment in a superb location
• 31+ days’ holidays per year including 8 bank holidays
• Healthcare Scheme*
• Company pension plan
• Allocated Parking Space
• Life Assurance*
• Cycle2work & Electric Car schemes*
• There is a qualifying period for these benefits. They are also subject to a successful probation.
  NOTWITHSTANDING the detail in this job description, the job holder from time to time will undertake such work as may be determined by their Line Manager and/or a member of the Senior Management Team consistent with the key tasks of the job.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Experience:

• Sales / BD in Debt Collection / Financial Services sector: 3 years (required)
• Client relations : 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L33 7X

THE ROLE

An exciting new opportunity exists for an exceptional internal candidate to fill the newly created role of Business Development Executive. Based at our Liverpool office at Moorgate Point, Kirkby, this role will involve working closely with the Sales and CRM team, on all aspects relating to the acquisition and retention of clients. With particular focus on prospecting and marketing to help the business achieve its significant growth ambitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Work closely with the SVP, Market Development, Europe & Asia and the wider Senior Management Team to support and contribute to the organisation’s priorities, mission, vision, and core values aimed at increasing Ardent’s position in the market
• Identify profitable business opportunities and key stakeholders across a variety of sectors, typically targeting the UK market.
• Work closely with the SVP, Market Development, Europe & Asia to engage direct with key opportunities and work towards contributing during board level presentations
• Must be the consummate professional at all times, representing the company during meetings and at corporate events
• Possess Excellent presentation skills, real tenacity and a will to win.