Job title: Senior Sales Manager
Company: CareerBuddy
Job description: Job Description:There’s selling, and then there’s strategy-fueled sales, this role is all about the latter. Our client is seeking a Senior Sales Manager who blends deep industry knowledge with unmatched hustle and high-touch relationship building. This isn’t your standard sales role, it’s a chance to build and lead your own sales team, drive high-value cross-border financial transactions, and deliver best-in-class financial solutions to HNIs and businesses alike.You’ll have the opportunity to shape the growth of a modern financial services brand, collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless service, and own your success metrics. If you’ve got a strong pipeline, real influence in the FX space, and you’re ready to drive results in a fast-moving environment. This is your seat at the table.Who are we searching for?
- You’re deeply networked in the FX space and trusted by HNIs and business decision-makers.
- You’re an accomplished seller, with a proven track record of closing high-value deals and surpassing targets.
- You’re a relationship builder, equally focused on acquisition and long-term client loyalty.
- You’re a team leader, experienced in coaching and motivating high-performance sales teams.
- You’re a self-starter, ready to build and scale systems in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
Your responsibilities…Business Development
- You will identify and grow a business pipeline of HNIs and strategic businesses across Nigeria.
- You will implement targeted marketing and outreach plans to attract new clients.
Relationship Management
- You will manage ongoing relationships and transactions with existing clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.
- You will collaborate closely with the finance and operations teams to execute client requests and enhance user experience.
- You will consistently deliver a premium service experience that drives loyalty and referrals.
Sales Strategy & Execution
- You will craft and lead the go-to-market strategy for promoting our client’s financial offerings.
- You will serve as a product expert, advising clients on offerings aligned with their goals.
- You will drive adoption across your client portfolio and consistently meet monthly business targets.
Team Leadership & Internal Collaboration
- You will build and lead a sales team from the ground up, setting direction and coaching team members to success.
- You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and client satisfaction.
To be considered, you should have
- Strong relationships in the foreign exchange (FX) space, with a proven ability to drive transactions.
- A solid pipeline of client-controlled HNIs or businesses ready to engage.
- A proven sales track record, ideally in financial services, FX, banking, or high-performance sales roles (FMCG, fintech, etc.).
- Prior experience managing a sales team, with a hands-on approach to coaching and performance management.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-style environment with minimal hand-holding.
- Strong understanding of financial services, markets, and FX trading dynamics.
Challenges you may face in this role…
- Building and scaling client trust in a competitive financial services market.
- Managing high volumes of transactions with precision and compliance.
- Balancing client acquisition with operational execution and team development.
The goodies…
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- An opportunity to shape your own team and business portfolio.
- High-level exposure to financial market dynamics and leadership opportunities.
- Fast career advancement in a company that values initiative and ownership.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 15 May 2025 00:29:01 GMT