Ascend Commercial Finance
Business Engagement Specialist
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Working at Ascend Commercial Finance, you’ll empower businesses to thrive with interaction you make, whilst gaining the experience along the way.
Engagement Specialist (Commission Only)
Location: UK-wide (Remote/SE London office)
Contract: Self-Employed
Hours: Flexible
Ascend Commercial Finance is a dynamic, ambitious company dedicated to empowering UK businesses with tailored capital solutions. We specialise in:
- Bridging Loans
- Buy-to-Let Mortgages (Residential & Commercial)
- Commercial Mortgages
- Development Finance
- Asset Finance
- Business Loans
- Invoice Finance
- Tax Funding
We’re hiring two entry-level BES on a self-employed 100% commission-only basis—ideal for anyone launching a career in finance and/or with the flexibility in their existing role to take on extra activities and boost their earnings. Success here is driven entirely by your activity levels, so if you’re self-motivated and hungry to earn uncapped commissions, this could be the perfect role for you.
Why This Role Matters
Be the catalyst that sparks growth for UK SMEs! Every thriving business starts with a conversation. As our Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact between Ascend Commercial Finance and ambitious entrepreneurs. You won’t just dial numbers—you’ll uncover their growth challenges, plant the seed of possibility, and set them on the path to real capital solutions.
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Who You Are
- A natural connector: you light up at the idea of introducing yourself and instantly building rapport
- Curious and compassionate: you listen first, ask great questions and genuinely want to help
- Resilient and resourceful: you bounce back from “no,” iterating your approach until you spark interest
- Career-minded: you’re either launching your finance journey or you’ve honed customer-oriented skills in telephony, retail or service roles
No financial background? No problem—we’ll teach you every product, script and outreach tips you need.
What You’ll Own
- Pipeline ignition: conduct targeted research to identify high-potential UK SME and property clients, then engage them with a strategic mix of email campaigns and phone outreach to schedule 25–50 discovery calls per week
- First impressions: craft concise, compelling outreach messages that stand out in crowded inboxes and on the phone
- Lead stewardship: log every touchpoint in our CRM, track progress and refine your messaging based on real feedback
- Introducer outreach (10% of your time): cultivate relationships with a select list of accountants, solicitors and advisors
- Growth mindset: join optional virtual events, team huddles and skill-share sessions to hone your craft
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What You’ll Earn & Learn
- Purely performance-based commission on every lead you qualify that converts to a funded deal
- Monthly allowance for phone, software and minor marketing expenses
- Weekly mentoring with our MD: live call reviews, pitch tuning and career coaching
- A remote-first culture: design your day, choose your workspace, and work from anywhere in the UK
- A clear progression path: high achievers can step into a BDM role with bonus upside
“Your success map: 100 quality conversations → 15 qualified leads → 5 hand-offs → unlimited commission.”
Your Impact
- You’ll fuel our growth engine by consistently filling the top of the funnel
- You’ll sharpen our messaging through real-time market feedback
- You’ll build the foundations of trust that empower businesses to access life-changing finance
How To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining why you’d succeed in this role to:
We’ll review your application and reach out to discuss next steps. Good luck!
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