Our client, a global leading digital bank are looking for a highly motivated, autonomous, forward-thinking Business Development lead to be based in the UK. To be considered for this new opportunity potential applicants must have a proven track record of securing profitable new business in B2B financial services and ideally in the Fintech space.
Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth in the expanding financial services industry selling payment services such as money remittances and issuing
- Lead the planning of the business development function, including identifying new areas of growth for business.
- Perform industry and competitor analysis to deliver an intelligent approach to sales.
- Actively participate in relevant industry conferences and networking events (panellist, presenter, lead generation).
- Create external relationships with prospective and existing clients, stakeholders and partners to promote success.
Requirements:
- You will have commercial business development experience selling payment solutions, ideally with a prepaid or card issuing background
- You will be to demonstrate success in driving forward growth and increasing revenues
- Ability to travel across Europe to meet potential clients
- You will need a proven track record of securing profitable new business and negotiating substantial contracts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential
- An understanding of Mastercard and Visa schemes would be beneficial
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field preferred
- An understanding of the regulatory environment in financial services a bonus