Sales Manager / Senior Vice President

Tradewind GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading international finance company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sales Specialist to promote trade finance solutions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in sales or business development within the trade finance industry, coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or business development in the trade finance industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages (e.g., Arabic) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target prospective clients for factoring services.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities.
• Understand prospect needs for tailored trade finance solutions.
• Follow up on leads and manage a sales pipeline.
• Work closely with teams to ensure smooth transaction processing.
• Coordinate with marketing teams for promotional campaigns.
• Prepare regular sales performance reports for management.
• Monitor market competition and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade finance products knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM tools proficiency

MS Office Suite proficiency

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

MBA

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and target prospective clients, including SMEs, corporates, and exporters, to promote factoring services
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet revenue targets
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends
• Understand prospect needs and provide tailored trade finance solutions
• Follow up on leads, manage a sales pipeline, and close deals effectively
• Work closely with credit, risk, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction processing
• Coordinate with marketing teams to develop promotional campaigns and materials
• Prepare and present regular sales performance reports to management
• Monitor market competition and provide feedback for product and service improvement
• Ensure all sales activities comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
• Stay informed about industry regulations and their impact on the factoring business. Make decisions and assist in the optimisation of the group reporting system

Skills:

• Strong understanding of trade finance products and services
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or business development in the trade finance industry
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required; additional languages (e.g., Arabic) are a plus.

What We Offer:

• A position in which you can develop your horizon within a vibrant international organization.
• Competitive salary & performance based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.