Target Range:
$125,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
This is a commission eligible role.
About This Job
The Vice President, Relationship Manager – Industrial is responsible for originating, developing, and managing strategic vendor finance relationships within the industrial equipment sector. This role serves as a senior business development leader focused on driving portfolio growth through partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and value-added resellers. The VP will structure and deliver financing solutions that support vendor sales objectives while achieving Verdant Commercial Capital's production, profitability, and risk management goals.- Develop and execute business development strategies to expand Verdant's presence within the industrial equipment market
- Establish, cultivate, and manage relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and strategic referral partners
- Originate new vendor finance programs and drive production growth within the assigned vertical
- Structure financing solutions including leases, loans, and other commercial finance products to support customer and vendor objectives
- Negotiate program terms, pricing structures, and partnership agreements in collaboration with Credit and Capital Markets
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for key vendor accounts and strategic partnerships
- Identify and pursue opportunities to increase market share, transaction volume, and portfolio profitability
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular forecasting and production reporting
- Partner with Credit, Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Servicing teams to ensure efficient transaction execution and superior client service
- Monitor portfolio performance, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging risks within the industrial sector
- Represent Verdant at industry conferences, trade associations, and customer events
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, product development, and continuous process improvement efforts
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered
- 7+ years of experience in equipment finance, vendor finance, commercial lending, leasing, or specialty finance
- Demonstrated success originating and managing large vendor relationships and financing programs
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment markets and associated financing structures
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close complex commercial finance transactions
- Strong financial analysis, credit, and transaction structuring skills
- Excellent business development, sales, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and pipeline management tools
Axos Employee Benefits May Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
About Axos
Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.
Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).
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Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:
All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Functions and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
E-Verify and Right to Work Notices
Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 7+ years of experience in equipment finance, vendor finance, commercial lending, leasing, or specialty finance
- Demonstrated success originating and managing large vendor relationships and financing programs
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment markets and related financing structures
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close complex commercial finance transactions
- Strong financial analysis, credit, and transaction structuring skills
- Business development, sales, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and pipeline management tools
Axos Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axos Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Axos Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan choices, plus HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program. Employer HSA contributions and extras like pet insurance and onsite fitness centers at some locations expand the wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes around 15 days of vacation for new hires, paid sick leave, and up to 11 company holidays annually. Availability of certain perks and holiday specifics can vary by location or subsidiary, but the baseline PTO/holiday combination is broadly competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered alongside additional financial programs like a 529 plan, employee mortgage loans, and banking/trading perks. Automatic enrollment and structured matching underscore tangible retirement support for longer‑tenured employees.
Axos Bank Insights
What We Do
Axos is a technology-driven financial services company providing a diverse and ever-growing range of innovative products and services for personal, business and institutional clients nationwide. Powered by exceptional team members, a clearly defined set of values and a culture that is both meritocratic and self-governing, we are transforming banking as we know it. Our mission is summed up in two words: Banking Evolved. Banking Evolved means providing products and services that are technologically superior to our competitors and that offer our customers an unbeatable value proposition. Banking Evolved means continuously innovating and excelling in the following areas: • The incubation, creation and deployment of new businesses and tools that best serve our customers; • The evolution, optimization, delivery, distribution and marketing of our products; • The harnessing of data and technology to manage our business most effectively and efficiently; and • The development and engagement of our team members. To be part of the Axos team is to live our values as your own, to work with a strong sense of individual purpose and to embody a commitment to the shared success of our business. As a meritocracy, we believe that success is earned. We reward individuals on the basis of their achievements. As a self-governing organization, we derive strength from the internal resourcefulness of each individual. We emphasize independence, goal-setting and personal accountability.
