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We are a top-notch finance solutions provider with a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, committed leaders, and solid financial backing. We cherish long-term relationships and acknowledge the importance of our team members in our enduring success. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced leasing industry professional, explore the opportunities available for your career growth with us.

What First Financial Offers You

Over the years, we have fostered a fun, supportive and rewarding work environment in order to attract and retain exceptional talent. With our continued growth, we are always looking for passionate, self-motivated, and innovative individuals to join our team. We work together to achieve our goals, helping each other every step of the way.

The Benefits

Health & Wellness Plans

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Term Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Perks

  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Free Snacks & Drinks
  • Fun, Collaborative Culture
  • Monthly Fun Committee Events
  • Annual Holiday Celebrations
  • Birthday & Anniversary Recognition

Additional Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Community Involvement
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Training/Development Opportunities

A happy, engaged workplace is more productive and effective for all involved. At First Financial Equipment Leasing, we create the best employee experience possible so our team members can thrive, both personally and professionally.

Our Culture

Team Outings  •  Company Events  •  Community Outreach

Explore Career Opportunities with Us

General Overview

As a Portfolio Analyst, you will use your existing analytical, communication, and time management skills while also developing new ones as part of our Portfolio team. This will include preparing, analyzing, and updating various reports for management and assisting with maintaining our extensive customer asset database. You will be interfacing with and supporting the Portfolio team and interacting with colleagues from other departments throughout the company, including, but not limited to, Credit, Accounting, and Sales.

 

Responsibilities:

 
  • Preparing and analyzing monthly reports to support the VP of Portfolio
  • Maintaining assets and data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy
  • Managing follow-up requirements associated with end-of-lease transactions and updating internal systems with end-of-lease information
  • Reporting 3rd party investment portfolio activity
  • Performing standard financial analysis on customer credit files and assisting with the maintenance of credit ratings database
  • Ensuring process control while executing multiple tasks that may become more complex
  • Communicating extensively with various departments as needed to meet daily objectives
  • Assisting with other tasks/projects as assigned to ensure timely completion of deliverables
 
 
Qualifications:
 
  • Minimum two (2) years of leasing industry experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration (Finance concentration a plus) preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional phone/email etiquette
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Advanced analytical and mathematical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), including V-LookUp, Pivot tables, formulas (Excel)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive work attitude and approach to daily tasks, along with ability to have fun
 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, with a starting salary in the range of $68,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience.

 

First Financial Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

 

General Overview

The Business Development Representative is responsible for prospecting, qualifying, developing, and closing originations with the end user and vendor partner client opportunities. Other duties as assigned may include processing transactions from existing partner relationships and leading in researching and developing new markets.

 

Responsibilities:

 
  • Drive, manage, and maintain a consistent pipeline of new end-user client and vendor partner leasing opportunities.
  • Prospect end user and vendor partner prospects using tools such as phone, email, Microsoft Teams, and in-person meetings.
  • Research and target potential clients using Zoom Info, LinkedIn, and Westlaw UCC filings.
  • Learn to communicate our solution, value proposition and TCO analytics effectively to the potential end-user and partner prospects.
  • Learn to structure our core lease offerings based on deal landscape, competition, asset classes, and client credit quality.
  • Effectively utilize, track, and report all Ring Central and Leasepath business development efforts.
  • Deliver presentation decks to end users with Team Leader and Marketing team support, via Teams or in- person meetings.
  • Process “flow” opportunities from existing partner relationships.
  • Manage personally generated clients and drive additional lease business with them across all asset classes.
 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Minimum of two (2) years of outbound end-user prospecting experience required in equipment finance or technology, material handling, warehouse automation or healthcare sales.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and in-person communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
  • Solid organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
  • Equipment finance experience selling directly to end-user clients.
  • Proficient at prospecting and driving new business opportunities.
  • Solid PowerPoint and in-person presentation skills.
  • Skilled in Microsoft-based CRM.
  • Four-year college degree (in business, finance, or related field) preferred, but not required.

 

General Overview

Our sales representatives are responsible for bringing in new business to the company through the sale of First Financial Equipment Leasing (FFEL)’s suite of equipment leasing products. They may focus on one or more of the industries we currently serve, such as material handling and automation, technology, healthcare, or construction, or there may be a focus on helping the company expand into various other industries as we continue to grow. This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing self-starter familiar with the leasing industry who’s willing to work hard to achieve goals by partnering with clients to solve problems and find solutions to their equipment financing needs.

 

Responsibilities:

 
  • Acquiring and maintaining relationships with customers interested in the suite of products that FFEL offers as well as products that the sales representative may have sold/leased in their past
  • Developing quality prospective customer leads in various industries, such as those indicated above
  • Developing a vendor network to provide leads in the material handling, lifting, construction &/or other industries
  • Tracking leads in the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
  • Managing the equipment lease portfolio that you develop
  • Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues from other internal departments, including credit, contracts, etc.
  • Understanding lease pricing and the ability to provide a proposal to a prospective client
  • Being the lead in ensuring that customers have a great experience with FFEL
  • Other responsibilities as reasonably requested by management
 
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
 
  • Proven track record of successful sales in the equipment leasing industry or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed assigned sales quotas
  • Minimum of 4 years of sales experience, with 2+ years within the leasing industry
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to conduct professional sales presentations
  • Understanding of the equipment finance process in order to discuss and explain lease financing terms and options to potential clients
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
  • Familiarity with using CRMs, Odessa experience a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree (in field of Finance, Business, or Communications) preferred, but not required
  • Dedication to providing the best possible support to your clients
    and building lasting relationships
  • Solid organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to travel to meet with clients/prospects and attend industry trade shows/events as needed
 

Internships

First Financial offers a variety of internships for talented students and recent college graduates looking to learn more about leasing and finance. As one of our interns, you will gain the hands-on experience required to succeed not only within our company, but also the finance industry. We place interns in various departments of our company including but not limited to credit & syndication, accounting, sales, operations, and marketing.

First Financial Equipment Leasing is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in learning more about our internships,