Business Development Team Leader

Jobtailor; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dubai is seeking a senior sales leader to drive business development, nurture a high-performing BDM team, and translate market insights into profitable FX/CFD offerings. You will forecast revenue, shape strategic plans, and collaborate across departments to optimize lead generation and conversions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in FX/CFDs, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with CRM systems to manage the sales pipeline effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and business development within the FX and CFDs industry
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing a sales/bd team
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Strong understanding of financial products, trading platforms, and market dynamics
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales management tools
• Working hours are 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and bring in your own sales portfolios
• Lead and mentor a team of BDMs, providing support and resources
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets
• Forecast expected sales and profits for existing and new products
• Provide hands-on guidance and practical advice to enhance team performance
• Recruit, train, and develop the relationship management team
• Collaborate with other departments on strategies, offerings, procedures, and promotions
• Innovate and explore new business development strategies and translate them into profitable ventures
• Facilitate communication and alignment between sales and other departments for lead and opportunity management
• Monitor and analyze lead and pipeline data to validate quality and support continuous improvement
• Perform other relevant duties as requested

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Revenue Growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Sales Management Tools

Job description

• Cultivate and bring in your own sales portfolios
• Lead and mentor a team of BDMs, providing support and resources
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets
• Forecast expected sales and profits for existing and new products
• Provide hands‑on guidance and practical advice to enhance team performance
• Recruit, train, and develop the relationship management team
• Collaborate with other departments on strategies, offerings, procedures, and promotions
• Innovate and explore new business development strategies and translate them into profitable ventures
• Facilitate communication and alignment between sales and other departments for lead and opportunity management
• Monitor and analyze lead and pipeline data to validate quality and support continuous improvement
• Perform other relevant duties as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and business development within the FX and CFDs industry
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing a sales/bd team
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Strong understanding of financial products, trading platforms, and market dynamics
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales management tools
• Working hours are 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the FX and CFDs industry, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, develop strategic plans, and utilize CRM software for effective sales management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Target Achievement
• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Business Development Strategy
• CRM Software Proficiency
• Financial Products Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Revenue Growth

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• MBA or Advanced Degree (Plus)

Industry Keywords

• FX Industry
• CFDs Industry
• Financial Products
• Trading Platforms
• Market Dynamics

Tools & Technologies

• CRM Software
• Sales Management Tools