Senior Sales Manager – Payments Solutions

ANKH Executive; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FinTech leader is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive new business sales in the Financial Services sector across the MEA region. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in payment solutions sales. Strong networking and negotiation skills are essential. This is a full-time position based in Dubai, offering unlimited earning potential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability as a 'Hunter' and 'Closer'.
• At least 10 years in sales and account management specializing in payment solutions.
• Strong network within the MEA banking and financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Proactively network and close sales opportunities.
• Establish relationships with senior decision-makers in banks.
• Meet sales objectives for payments software.

Skills

Sales skills

Networking

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Location : Dubai, UAE

Client : Global FinTech Leader

ANKH ID : 205

This role is an individual contributor position responsible for driving new business sales within the Financial Services sector across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving sales targets, developing strategic account plans, and expanding our client’s presence in the region through tailored sales strategies aligned with the regional growth objectives.

Our client is a global leader in FinTech, offering cutting-edge banking and payments solutions to both local and multinational financial institutions. They provide modular, integrated software solutions that span all areas of banking and financial services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Proactively network, engage, identify, and close sales opportunities
• Establish strong relationships with senior decision-makers in banks and financial institutions across MEA Region
• Meet sales objectives by engaging potential clients to sell payments software, as well as related services as needed
• Build and maintain long-term relationships within the banking sector
• Develop insights and strategies for successful sales campaigns in competitive bid scenarios
• Own and implement plans to expand the client base within the banking and financial services sector
• Identify key market opportunities to build a strong sales pipeline and meet annual sales targets
• Provide accurate forecasts for short, medium, and long-term sales cycles
• Participate in regional and global sales reporting, projections, and pipeline management

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Proven ability as a "Hunter" and "Closer"

At least 10 years of professional experience in sales and account management, specializing in payment solutions within the MEA region

A successful track record of closing sales in payment solutions

In-depth knowledge of and strong network within the MEA banking and financial sector

Strong business acumen in payment solutions

Ability to manage complex sales processes and major strategic accounts

Experience in senior-level sales, building executive relationships, and opportunity planning

Strong commercial awareness and excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills

Willingness to travel as necessary

Expert negotiation and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Fluent in English (mandatory), Arabic language skills are highly preferred

Ideal Candidates :

Candidates with experience selling payment solutions from providers such as FIS, Finastra, Temenos, Fiserv, Mambu, TCS BaNCS, ACI Worldwide, Calypso, ION, SS&C, and Smartstream are preferred. Additionally, senior managers or directors from the financial services divisions of consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, CapGemini, PWC, IBM, Infosys, or similar, who have sold payments software (not just services) in MEA, would be strong candidates.

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications without a detailed CV or those not meeting the essential requirements will not be considered. Your privacy is assured. If you do not hear from us within 15 days, your profile will be considered for future opportunities.

Relocation Note : Candidates considering relocation to Dubai must have 10+ years of on-the-ground sales experience in MEA in payment solutions.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales, Information Technology, and Business Development

Industries

Banking, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development

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