Account Executive (Inbound)

We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy Come and join a mission that matters!

The role ⚡

London (Hybrid) | 3 days in the office | £30,000 + £8,400 OTE + Benefits

In this position you are the face (or voice) of Funding Circle to the customer dealing with inbound leads in the form of business loan applications. The focus of the role is to assist the customer with their queries and educate them on both the Funding Circle offering and wider business context. You will be targeted on your conversion of these inbound leads to accepted loans.

As an Account Executive, you embody one of our most important selling points: personal support of our customers. Every day you will speak to a diverse range of SME business owners to gain an understanding of their business, find out about their goals and explain how Funding Circle can help in achieving them.

Following a two week tailored training programme you will have weekly dedicated development sessions with your manager both in an individual and team setting.

 

The role involves:

• Establishing instant rapport with your customers via telephone & email to cultivate successful relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of the wider lending market and Funding Circle’s direct competitors

• Pitching the Funding Circle proposition against alternative funding options available

• Managing a high-volume, fast-paced pipeline; supporting your clients through each stage of creating an application

• Being responsible for your own monthly target and continuously developing & improving your approach to help you get there

Hear from our Account Manager, Ella, about what it's like to be part of our Sales team!

 

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in a sales environment - we don’t require heaps of experience but some exposure to a sales environment is beneficial

• A strong communicator, confident to be able to engage with small business owners over the phone and via email

• Ability to continually develop and maintain your pipeline whilst managing applications in progress

• You’re able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity

• Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working

• Proactivity and a desire to develop your career and taking onboard feedback - continuous development is a key part of sales at Funding Circle and we are looking for people keen to grow!

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.

• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.

• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.

• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.

• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!

--- Sector: Fintech Subsectors: Marketplace, Fintech, Lending, Smb Functions: Sales & Business Development