Sales Specialist

FIS Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Sales Executive for Cards and Payments Solutions in London. You will drive growth by selling market-leading core banking platforms to financial institutions. Ideal candidates have a background in enterprise software sales, exceptional communication skills, and experience in European markets. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and commission structure

Professional development support

Flexible working model

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in enterprise software sales, ideally within Card issuing, Payments, or financial services technology.
• Strong understanding of the banking technology landscape, including legacy transformation and cloud-native platforms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full sales cycle for Cards and Payment solutions across banks in Europe.
• Building and managing a robust pipeline of opportunities through strategic prospecting and relationship development.
• Engaging with C-level stakeholders to understand business needs and present tailored solutions.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Understanding of banking technology

Experience in European markets

Job description

Position Type : Full time

Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

About the Role

As aSales Executive – Cards and Payments Solutions, you’ll play a key role in driving growth across Europe by selling FIS’s market-leading core banking platforms to enterprise-level financial institutions. You’ll work closely with senior decision-makers to understand their transformation goals and position FIS as a strategic partner in their digital journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the full sales cycle for Cards and Payment solutions across banks in Europe.
• Building and managing a robust pipeline of opportunities through strategic prospecting and relationship development.
• Engaging with C-level stakeholders (CIO, CTO, COO, Heads of Digital/IT) to understand business needs and present tailored solutions.
• Collaborating with internal product, pre-sales, and delivery teams to shape compelling proposals and RFP responses.
• Representing FIS at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to build brand awareness and generate leads.
• Meeting and exceeding annual sales targets and contributing to the broader success of the EMEA Banking team.

What You’ll Need

• Proven track record inenterprise software sales, ideally within Card issuing, Payments, or financial services technology.
• Strong understanding of thebanking technology landscape, including legacy transformation and cloud-native platforms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience selling intoEuropean marketsand navigating complex, multi-country sales cycles.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Familiarity withregulatory and complianceconsiderations in European banking.
• Multilingual capabilities (especially in German, French, or Spanish).

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to work withcutting-edge fintech solutionsthat are shaping the future of banking.
• Adiverse, inclusive, and collaborative teamenvironment.
• Clear career progression andprofessional development support.
• Competitivebase salary and commission structure.
• Flexible hybrid working model andglobal exposure.

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Sourcing Model

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