Head of Sales & BD – Sales Trading & Crypto Markets

Saul & Partners Executive Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in London is looking for an experienced Sales Trading Manager. The role involves managing a team of traders, making sales calls to clients, and maintaining relationships. Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge of financial markets and strong communication skills. This position offers 25 days of holiday and growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days

Accrual of additional holiday days

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Sales Traders who will take instructions directly from clients.
• Make outgoing sales trading calls to clients to incentivise reactivation.

Skills

Financial Markets knowledge

Client relationship development

Excellent communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Ambition to succeed

Knowledge of MT4

Knowledge of Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Summary: Our client is looking for someone with experience of heading up the sales trading function to find and grow new client opportunities for them. These might include existing customers or completely new customers while keeping on top of customer relations with the existing client base.

What they do

What they do: Our client is a global provider of cutting edge innovative technology giving their customers access to competitive pricing of up to 6000 markets, supported by our award winning customer service teams.

Role

Role: Your sales trading experience gives you the foundation to liaise with sales traders and clients to keep them up to date on market movement as well as keeping market-making traders informed of relevant issued with their customers and products.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Sales Traders who will take instructions directly from clients, placing orders, delivering, market developments and new financial ventures.
• The key priority of the position is to make outgoing sales trading calls to clients. You will be contacting new clients and clients that have not traded for a period of time to incentivise reactivation.

Skills and Experience

• A solid and deep knowledge and understanding of Financial Markets
• Developing client relationships and presenting sales ideas.
• Excellent communication skills both face to face and on the phone.
• The ability to work and make good decisions under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• The drive and ambition to succeed.
• Knowledge of MT4 and Sales force.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, holiday will increase by 3 days to a maximum of 28 days, accruing at 1 day per calendar year served for three years.