My client, a world leader across FX payments is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager/Account Executive to join their team.
This is a permanent role and you will be required to work from my client's Madrid office on a hybrid basis. This is paying a market leading salary plus OTE.
The Role: We are looking for tenacious, motivated, resilient individuals with a competitive mindset to build a diverse and delivering pipeline of Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprises, Corporate, and Blue-Chip clients, identifying and securing business opportunities within these sectors.
Requirements:
* [5+ years] of B2B sales experience in international payments or financial services
* 3-6 years in [FX (i.e., understanding of financial markets and their instruments, such as SPOT, FWDS, Derivatives), payments (i.e., understanding of payments & technology market), or financial markets
* Extensive sales experience within a global organization with a network of senior contacts
* Proven ability to navigate gate keepers to reach and influence C-Suite level relationships
* Strong sales management, business acumen, and strategic account management skills
* Knowledge of international payments and foreign exchange products
* Financially astute with knowledge of business needs/concerns, as well as the commercial impact of global news and events
* Proficient in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Highspot) and MS Office Suite
* Ability to work independently to achieve or exceed KPIs and revenue targets
* Willingness to attain [Level 3 CISI Certificate (i.e., Introduction to securities and investments)] and/or [Level 4 CISI Certificate (Investment advice diploma)] within 6 months of hire
* Must be fluent to a native level in Spanish, Catalan is a plus.
* Must be fluent in English (oral and written), as all internal communication is in English