VP Sales – Equipment Finance (Texas/Louisiana)

About the role

The Vendor VP Business Development role leads sales initiatives for an equipment finance lessor, focusing on the Texas and Louisiana territory. This remote position reports to senior leadership and is responsible for driving vendor financing programs across construction and industrial equipment markets.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and manage small‑to‑mid‑ticket vendor financing programs with manufacturers, distributors, dealers and resellers.
• Develop and maintain leasing programs, structuring financing products to meet customer needs.
• Handle account management from application through funding, including credit information gathering and underwriting support.
• Negotiate lease terms and pricing, and provide front‑line sales support for financial products.
• Market equipment finance services through outbound calls and marketing materials, cultivating relationships with regional equipment resellers.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in equipment finance or related sales.
• Strong understanding of the equipment financing marketplace and its benefits for lessees and vendors.
• Proven executive‑level sales, negotiation and closing skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding financial targets.
• Ability to work independently, manage existing accounts and generate new relationships.

Required skills

• Experience with vendor leasing program development.
• Knowledge of credit underwriting processes.
• Expertise in negotiating lease terms and pricing.