Somo adds to sales team amid growth push
Bridging lender Somo has expanded its sales team with two new hires, as it continues its growth push.
Daniella Edwards-Davies and Fran Calow have been hired as relationship executives, working under sales director Jade Keval.
Edwards-Davies has a background in construction and a passion for property engineering; while Calow previously worked in a sales role with audio production company PHMG.
“Fran and Daniella have taken to their new roles like ducks to water,” said Keval.
“They are both natural saleswomen, confident with people, eager to learn and full of curiosity which keeps us on our toes!
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“Somo has a great history of nurturing young talent and I envisage both Fran and Daniella developing strong broker relationships while thriving in our culture.”
Edwards-Davies praised Somo’s “great company culture”, saying “there’s a real camaraderie within the team, it’s a fun environment and they really look after you. I’ve never had workplace meditation before!”
“I was once told to get anywhere in life you needed to start in sales,” added Calow.
“Having watched the senior sales team at Somo I know I’m in good hands. They have been hugely supportive and the on-the-job training has taught me so much already.
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“I’m really inspired to see how fast others have progressed within the business already.”
Somo has been on a growth trajectory recently, with a number of new hires over the past year. In January, the bridging lender reported a pre-tax profit of £6.2m for the 12 months to 31 March 2023, up from £5.6m the previous year.
To date, it has lent more than £313m across more than 1,500 loans, giving investors a cumulative £27.4m interest to date, with no capital losses.
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