Application Guide
How to Apply for Motor Finance Account Manager (Dealer - Yorkshire)
at Tandem
🏢 About Tandem
Tandem is a digital bank uniquely focused on green finance, offering products that help customers make eco-friendly financial decisions. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that prioritizes sustainability alongside profitability, in a forward-thinking fintech environment.
About This Role
As a Motor Finance Account Manager covering Yorkshire, you'll build relationships with used car dealers and brokers, offering competitive finance terms to drive both business growth and green initiatives. Your role is pivotal in expanding Tandem's motor finance footprint while ensuring excellent customer service.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves driving to meet 2-3 used car dealers in Yorkshire, negotiating finance terms over coffee, and following up on leads from your CRM. Afternoons might be spent on phone calls with brokers, updating deals, and planning the next day's route to hit your monthly targets.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Tandem Is Looking For
- Proven relationship builder with experience in B2B sales, ideally in motor finance or automotive sectors.
- Self-starter who thrives working independently, managing their own territory and priorities in a target-driven role.
- Strong negotiator with excellent communication skills, comfortable with face-to-face meetings and phone/email deals.
- Organized and resilient, able to handle pressure and meet targets while maintaining quality service.
📝 Tips for Applying to Tandem
Highlight any experience with green finance or sustainability initiatives to align with Tandem's mission.
Quantify your sales achievements (e.g., 'increased dealer portfolio by 20%') to show target-meeting ability.
Tailor your CV to emphasize relationship management and independent work, not just generic sales skills.
Mention familiarity with Yorkshire's used car dealer network if applicable.
In your cover letter, specifically address how you can promote Tandem's green finance products to dealers.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with Tandem's green finance mission.", 'Specific examples of building and maintaining dealer/broker relationships in a similar industry.', 'Your ability to work autonomously and achieve targets without constant supervision.', 'Understanding of motor finance products and how you can add value to dealers and customers.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Tandem's website to understand their green savings accounts and motor finance options.
- → Read recent news about Tandem's growth or partnerships in the motor finance sector.
- → Look up Tandem's B Corp certification or any sustainability awards.
- → Check reviews of Tandem on Glassdoor to understand company culture and values.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning green finance or sustainability.
- Failing to demonstrate independence or over-reliance on team support in past roles.
- Neglecting to research Tandem's specific products (e.g., confusing motor finance with personal loans).
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!