Sales Manager (m/f/d) Global Trade Solutions (GTS)

HSBC Holdings plc; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Düsseldorf, Germany is seeking a Sales Manager (m/f/d) for Global Trade Solutions (GTS). You will support Senior Sales Managers, grow the client portfolio and deliver excellent service with HSBC’s global network.

The role requires strong knowledge of international trade finance, banking experience and fluency in English and German. Join a team focused on growth and customer-focused solutions across the HSBC network.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of international commercial business including letters of credit, guarantees, and trade financing.
• Long-standing banking experience with BA or MA and international exposure.
• Proven ability to deliver creative customer solutions and understanding of market trends.
• Ability to collaborate across the HSBC network with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Sales Managers with global customer care and growth of relationships.
• Grow and manage existing portfolio while acquiring new GTS customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service in partnership with outsourced GTS teams.
• Partner with local HSBC Relationship Managers and key stakeholders across Coverage, Risk and support functions.
• Prepare for client meetings with presentations and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with client service teams and participate in client meetings.
• Coordinate across the bank with relevant stakeholders.
• Generate new business ideas with internal stakeholders to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Ensure GTS operates in line with operational guidelines and product authorisations.

Skills

International trade

Banking experience

Client relationships

English & German

Financial analysis

Education

BA/MA degree

Job description

Location: Düsseldorf, NW, DE, 40549

Brand: HSBC

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HSBC Germany is a part of the HSBC Group, one of the world's leading international banks. At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity. When you join our team, you can be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible. We connect you with colleagues from around the world and enable you to play an active role in shaping the future. We are looking for employees with personality! Characters who stand up for our common goals and support one another, while at the same time finding convincing solutions for our customers. If you want to combine seemingly incompatible things at your next employer, we warmly welcome you to HSBC.

Our Global Trade Solutions (GTS) division supports internationally oriented companies in their global growth strategy. Only recently, being the largest trade finance bank globally, HSBC was recognised as the World’s Best Trade Finance Bank for nine consecutive years, Best Trade Finance Bank for Germany and Best Bank for Client Services in Germany in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2025.

To strengthen our team in Dusseldorf, Hansaallee or Frankfurt we are looking with immediate effect for a Sales Manager (m/f/d) Global Trade Solutions (GTS).

Do you have a talent for creating new things? Do you enjoy driving growth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

In this role you will:

• Support Senior Sales Managers with global customer care and the growth of customer relationships.


• Grow and manage your existing customer portfolio, while acquiring new GTS customers.


• Deliver excellent customer service in partnership with outsourced GTS service teams, aligned to our ambition to be the Leading International Trade Finance Bank.


• Partner with local HSBC Relationship Managers and key stakeholders, working closely with Coverage, Risk and critical support functions.


• Prepare for client meetings by producing presentations, financial analysis and broader client ecosystem insights.


• Collaborate closely with client service teams and participate in internal and external client meetings.


• Take a joined-up approach across the bank, ensuring effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.


• Generate new business ideas with internal stakeholders to develop customer-focused solutions and compelling presentations.


• Ensure GTS operates in line with Operational Guidelines, credit policy and international product authorisations under HBCE.

You should apply if you have:

• Sound knowledge of international commercial business (letter of credit, guarantees, medium/long-term export financing), receivables finance, supply chain finance and working capital management


• Long-standing banking experience with the appropriate BA or MA grade plus an international experience is desirable


• Proven ability to deliver creative and flexible customer solutions as well as extensive knowledge of the market and market trends, competitive environment and regulatory environment.


• Ability to work in a collaborative environment while making material progress with clients and stakeholders across the global HSBC network


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• A strong customer and service orientation as well as a confident demeanor in front of customers and management


• An independent, precise and structured way of working and high social and teamwork competence


• Very good English and German language skills as well as very good communication skills

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return

The pay range for this role is 75.400,-- € - 95.000,-- €

The final compensation structure depends on your qualifications and the resulting contractual grading:

• Tariff grading: The compensation is governed by the collective agreement for the private banking sector (Tarifvertrag für das private Bankgewerbe).


• Non-Tariff grading: For roles outside the tariff structure, HSBC offers multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering an attractive company pension scheme, work–life balance support (including our Employee Assistance Program) and a range of additional benefits designed to support your overall wellbeing.

Furthermore, we offer:

• flexible working models and part-time options


• an extended range of health management services (check-ups, company doctor etc.)


• very good development opportunities through targeted further training programs


• a company kindergarten and the opportunity to take sabbaticals


• benefits such as the public transport ticket, the company bike and the company restaurant

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We value difference!

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