Commercial Leasing Manager jobs in Illinois

As a leading independent equipment lessor we’ve been helping clients with their equipment leasing needs since 1979 – and we’re proud to say that some of them have been with us from day one. We recognize our clients have a business to run, and Meridian serves as their equipment leasing and financing experts. Our team gives our clients a competitive edge with solutions optimized for the unique challenges of their industry. To learn more about Meridian visit https://www.themeridian.com.

Position Summary
An Account Manager is responsible for the development of new equipment leasing customers and maintaining an understanding of each client’s equipment financing needs. This role requires thoughtful strategy, disciplined prospecting efforts, rapport building skills, and an ability to uncover and close business opportunities.

• Create a go to market strategy to guide prospecting efforts;
• Prospect for & close new business within a defined geography;
• Develop relationships with potential lessees, equipment vendors, and banks;
• Provide bi-weekly sales updates to management;
• Populate the CRM (Salesforce.com) with prospecting and meeting notes;
• Create and deliver lease proposals to clients;
• Acquire all necessary client information for credit analysis;
• Understand the Master Lease Agreement and associated lease documentation;
• Manage current customer relationships to serve their accounts and provide continued equipment leasing support;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A dedicated and hard worker who is motived by winning;
• Three or more years of successful sales experience in equipment leasing;
• Assertive, outgoing, and excellent communication skills;
• An open-minded team player who is open to others’ ideas;
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Meridian Group International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.