Together appoints Walsh as intermediary sales head for commercial finance

She will manage the business development team across all commercial finance intermediaries, help spearhead the lender’s messaging around its solutions and identify ways to improve the department’s processes.

This includes product development and finding gaps in marketing where the lender’s solutions can meet customer needs.
Walsh has worked at Together for over two years, initially joining as business development manager for Wales and then becoming regional account manager.

Prior to that she worked at Signature Property Finance for nearly two years as relationship manager and has also held roles at Octopus Property and Barclays.

‘Experience, passion and knowledge’

Tanya Elmaz, director of intermediary sales at Together, said: “We couldn’t be happier to be announcing Michelle’s promotion to this role. She brings with her a wealth of experience, passion and knowledge which are a true assets to the company.

“Having worked in a variety of departments throughout her career, she has a very well-rounded view of all areas of the business; something that will help greatly as we continue to enhance our product offering and nurture relationships with our intermediary partners.”

She continued: “Her promotion is a great example of Together’s dedication to its colleagues through filling senior roles internally. We have an incredibly healthy pipeline of talented people, which both supports colleague’s career aspirations and delivers benefits at all levels of the business.”

Walsh added: “It is such an honour to be moving into this new position at Together. I am looking forward to exploring ways in which we can improve our customer journey, as well as how we can enhance our product offering.

“Building relationships with our intermediary partners has always been essential to us at Together, and I am excited to play a part in furthering this.”

She noted: “We are facing challenging times in the market, but we hope to work closely with our partners and customers to find the right solutions and outcomes for all.”

Team growth

Together has been growing its team in recent months, appointing Andrew Douglas as national account manager for networks and clubs and hiring Elliot Vure as sales performance director.

It also made three internal promotions, which include Sarah Nield, Ryan Etchells and Julie Twynholm moving to its executive team.