Enterprise Sales Executive

Options Technology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive commission

Equity participation

Global opportunities

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

Options Technology in London is expanding its global enterprise managed service sales team. We seek a Sales Executive to build a robust pipeline, negotiate high-value contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across trading infrastructure, cloud, and market data.

You will engage with top banks and financial institutions, drive quarterly targets, and participate in global opportunities including short-term international assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a client-facing technology role within the financial sector.
• Ideal background in sales, presales, product management, or technical account management.
• A genuine passion for technology, data, cloud, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a robust pipeline of business opportunities and cultivate relationships.
• Quarterly closings: hit quarterly sales targets as an individual and as a team.
• Negotiate terms of sales and agreements to drive value and margins.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies.
• Attend events and represent the company at industry conferences.

Skills

Sales experience

Financial markets knowledge

Tech savviness

Job description

Who are Options?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Location: London

Salary: £80,000-150,000

Join the Options Sales Team!

Who are Options? Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Background

Options is expanding its global enterprise managed service sales team to meet soaring demand in the dynamic intersection of three high-growth market segments: Trading Infrastructure, Cloud and Market Data. Join us to be part of this exciting journey, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise solutions.

Scope

As a Sales Executive at Options Technology (“Options”) your role encompasses a range of dynamic responsibilities:

• Create and manage a robust pipeline of business opportunities and cultivate valuable relationships.
• Quarterly Closings: Achieve quarterly sales targets, both as an individual and as part of our cohesive team.
• Negotiate Success: Drive business success by negotiating terms of sales and agreements.
• Collaborate Actively: Engage hands-on with technical teams across Options to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies.
• Embrace Innovation: Embrace technological innovation within the realm of capital markets, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Network: Attend events and represent the company at industry conferences.
• Global Impact: Your contributions will have a global reach.

We are in search of passionate individuals with a natural talent for sales, a deep understanding of financial markets and their participants, and the ability to propel our company's growth.

Unique to Options

• At Options, we provide an environment where exceptional sales professionals can thrive as integral members of a world-class team in a dynamic market segment.
• Global Presence: A truly global business, with a presence in all major financial centres.
• Great Products: Representing great products that resonate with customers.
• Sales Momentum: The team has delivered the highest trailing 4Q sales totals in our history for the last eight quarters in a row.
• Friendly Culture: We foster a sales-friendly culture where outstanding salespeople are recognized and appreciated.
• Industry Leadership: We proudly serve a portfolio of 700 clients, including the top 40 global banks.
• World-Class Sales Team: Our unwavering focus is on building a world-class enterprise sales team.
• Tech Savvy: We highly value tech-savvy individuals who are naturally curious about technology and automation.

Package

• Competitive Salary: Depending on your seniority and experience, you can expect a salary ranging from £80,000 to £150,000.
• Aggressive Commission: We offer a dynamic commission model with full lookback incentives as key targets are achieved.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Our benefits include generous maternity and paternity leave.
• Equity Participation: Senior staff may be eligible to participate in the company’s equity programme.
• Global Opportunities: You have the possibility to work from key global business centres such as New York, London, and Hong Kong for up to 3 months each year.

Enterprise sales at Options focuses on high-value contracts with recurring revenue streams and long-term partnerships.

OTE Commission: £120,000 In any given year, approximately 20% of our global enterprise team achieves commissions of £220,000, with 2-3 executives surpassing £300,000.

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a client-facing technology role within the financial sector, ideally in sales, presales, product management, or technical account management.
• A genuine passion for technology, particularly in the realms of data, Cloud, and AI.
• An enthusiasm for business and investment, an avid reader.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting quarterly targets as a valuable member of a high-performing team.
• A self-starter mentality, thriving on initiative and autonomy.
• An outgoing personality and a proven record as a collaborative team player.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [e-mail].