Vantage Finance has recruited Tim Bennett as its new head of sales.

The packager says the hire will mean it can to increase its new business levels and provide introducers with a lead contact.

Bennett (pictured) will split his time between being based in Vantage’s Buckinghamshire office and on the road, in order to build on Vantage’s presence in the market and develop new strategic relationships.

He joins Vantage from Brightstar Financial where he worked from June 2013 to November 2014 as a new business consultant, specialising in bridging, commercial mortgages and development finance.

He had also worked as a business development manager at both Money Partners, which offered a range of mortgage products and secured loans, and GE Money.

Bennett said: “Vantage is a well-established business with big growth ambitions. The business ranks its relationships with lenders and introducers as one of its highest priorities and I can’t wait to build further on this solid foundation.

“The opportunities inherent in this role are numerous and the chances to attract new business and expand the company’s reach mean the sky’s the limit for what Vantage can achieve next.”

Lucy Hodge, director of Vantage, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Tim to the Vantage team. Tim understands the B2B market well and is an ideal fit for the business given his wealth of experience. Having celebrated Vantage’s tenth anniversary this autumn, we’re keen to push on with our growth plans and ensure we continue to offer a high quality service to our intermediary and lender partners. Tim joining the company will help us achieve this.”