Overview of the role

This is an incredible opportunity to be a vital part of a market-leading sales team; the fastest growing division within a well-established global payments company.

This is a strategic, client-facing role where you will play a key part in driving growth, building relationships, and shaping the future of our corporate offering. You will be responsible for driving new business opportunities, identifying, engaging and onboarding corporate clients with international payment and currency risk management requirements. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping businesses navigate currency volatility, optimise their payment strategies, and unlock opportunities in global markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals who are motivated by targets, passionate about delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment, and eager to grow their career.

Strategy Development & Market Intelligence

Client acquisition: Actively prospect, cold call and network to generate qualified leads and sales pipeline. Build strong relationships with CFOs, treasurers and other decision-makers to understand their currency and payment requirements and deliver customised solutions.

Market research and analysis: Conduct thorough research to identify potential markets and understand the competitive landscape. Keep up with industry trends that affect IFX Payments.

Strategy development: Develop strategic plans to effectively target key markets and demographics. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with broader business objectives.

Negotiation and closure: Engage in negotiations with prospects, addressing concerns and adapting proposals to meet client needs. Close deals and ensure all contractual elements are in place. Support the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition onto our platform for clients.

Target & Pipeline Management

Target management: Achieve weekly, monthly and annual sales quotas by successfully implementing sales and marketing strategies and tactics, and through proactive sales pipeline management.

CRM management & reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions on CRM. Analyse sales data and reports to monitor performance and adjust strategies as necessary.

KPIs & pipeline: Report on key performance metrics and conversion rates. Continuously evaluate pipeline health and adjust prospecting strategies as needed.

Compliance & Risk Management

Regulatory: Keep abreast of regulations and requirements through regular training to ensure compliance at all times.

Due diligence: Conduct due diligence on prospective clients to mitigate operational and credit risk.

Proven track record of developing new business and meeting or exceeding sales targets within the payments and foreign exchange market.
Solid understanding of currency markets, hedging facilities and international payments.
Demonstrated ability to adopt a consultative sales approach, with strong strategic thinking and the ability to align sales strategies with business objectives.
Proficient in managing complex sales cycles from prospecting to closing.
Self-motivated and competitive, with a passion for winning business and growing revenue.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with CRM software and sales enablement tools
A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic, committed to continuous improvement and high performance.
Adaptable, tenacious and flexible, with the ability to perform under pressure.

Success in this role will be measured by:

Revenue growth: Achieving monthly and annual revenue targets.
Client acquisition: Number of new meetings and corporate clients onboarded within the set timeframe.
Pipeline development: Quality and value of opportunities generated and progressed.

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