FX Sales/Account Manager

Posted 29 January 2021
Salary £25000 - £35000 per annum
LocationDocklands
Job type Permanent
Discipline Banking Operations
ReferenceSDFXS01_1611911712
Contact NameScott Duerden

Job description

Rapidly expanding FX business based in the Docklands, are looking to recruit 10 FX Sales/Account Managers to join their Corporate Sales division. These are fantastic opportunities for someone who has a keen interest in FX, wants to earn some serious money and also has previous B2B sales experience.

Main duties will include;

  • Generate sales through consultative selling, targeting UK and European corporate businesses with a minimum £2m FX annual exposure
  • Manage and communicate your own pipeline of sales
  • Understand and adhere to high regulatory standards
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the corporate sales team with dynamism, professionalism and ambition

Other responsibilities will include;

  • Research and identify market opportunities for new customer acquisition
  • Call and email prospective clients promoting the company's products and services
  • Manage client relationship through sales process
  • Organise and attend meetings with existing and potential clients at either their premises or our client's Corporate offices.
  • Work in conjunction with other members of staff in presenting a professional image, in a face-face environment.
  • Work alongside the Dealing Desk to ensure a smooth handover process of clients, as well as maintaining contact through life of client to ensure maximum value being added
  • Drive to achieve monthly targets by Identifying, assessing, and selling prospects on the value our client can bring to their respective business
  • Identify strategic prospective clients by utilising data management systems
  • Maintain accurate CRM records relating to your pipeline
  • Provide summary reports of activities and pipeline
  • Demonstrate a high standard of business and personal ethics
  • Keep abreast of market trends and sentiment to keep both clients and prospects well informed
  • Take an actively interest in learning about new products and approaches to selling them
  • Develop key FX sales skills through company training program
  • Work within a fast paced and challenging team environment

To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills;

  • University degree
  • Graduate or 6 -24 months previous sales background
  • Knowledge of the financial markets
  • Experience with CRM systems
  • History of exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience within a financial institution
  • Other European Languages (advantageous)