Buyer Account & Finance Consultant

Reports To: Business Manager

Location: Derby

Referral Scheme Level

☐ Operational ☒ Professional/General ☐ Technical ☐ High Demand

Primary Objective

To deliver a seamless end-to-end acquisition experience for dental practice buyers by identifying suitable opportunities, managing buyer relationships and coordinating acquisition finance.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role, as reasonably required by the business to meet operational and commercial objectives.

Overview

As a Buyer Account & Finance Consultant, you will support dental professionals throughout their practice acquisition journey, from initial enquiry through to completion.

The role combines buyer relationship management and acquisition finance consultancy. You will identify, qualify, and manage prospective purchasers, matching buyers with suitable opportunities and supporting the dental practice sales process. In addition, you will arrange and coordinate acquisition funding through Henry Schein Financial Services' panel of specialist healthcare lenders.

You will act as a central point of contact for buyers, building trusted relationships, managing transactions, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless customer experience throughout the purchasing journey.

There will be opportunities to participate in networking events, industry exhibitions, and business development initiatives.

We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, combining home and office-based working; the office is based in Derby.

Previous experience in sales, customer relationship management, banking, financial services, estate agency, business development, or a related sector is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

The role holder will be expected to be responsible for the following

• Identify, qualify and manage prospective dental practice purchasers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, lenders, brokers, advisers and industry contacts.
• Match buyers with suitable practice opportunities and coordinate introductions, viewings and related documentation.
• Support buyers throughout the acquisition process, providing guidance, updates and transaction management from enquiry to completion.
• Gather, review and assess financial information to support acquisition finance applications.
• Prepare, submit and manage finance applications with specialist healthcare lenders.
• Liaise with all parties involved in transactions, including banks, solicitors, accountants, brokers and clients, ensuring efficient progression and communication.
• Present and explain funding options and lending terms to clients.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, CRM systems and transaction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FCA requirements (where applicable), data protection legislation and confidentiality standards.
• Support business development activities, including lead generation, networking events, exhibitions and market research.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to relevant Henry Schein products and services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• This role is extremely varied; therefore, the job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder will be required to participate in other duties as required by the business.

Job Skills & Experience Required

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following

Qualifications

• Good standard of Education up to A level / NVQ
• Excel and MS Office suite accreditation preferrable

Required Training or Qualifications

• Henry Schein suite of compliance training upon commencement of role

Skill & Attributes

We believe the type of person best suited to this role will be

• Strong communication, relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Commercial awareness with an interest in business transactions and finance.
• Ability to analyse financial information and interpret business accounts; experience is not essential and training will be provided.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible approach to working, including occasional travel and attendance at industry events.

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.