Sales Manager – Banking & Fintech (Turkish Speaking)

Guardian Professional; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Professional in Dublin is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive growth across banking, payments and fintech sectors. You will lead client engagements with corporate banks, financial institutions and key partners, shaping strategies and managing the sales cycle end-to-end.

The role requires a strong banking background, 10+ years in B2B sales, and the ability to engage senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the banking industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate clients and financial institutions.
• Fluency in both Turkish and English, written and spoken, is essential.
• Strong ability to engage with senior executives and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue.
• Identify and acquire new corporate clients and financial institutions.
• Lead full sales cycle, from prospecting to deal closure.
• Manage and develop the sales pipeline toward targets.
• Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to achieve objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities in banking, payments and fintech.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations for onboarding.
• Monitor performance and report updates to senior management.
• Analyse market trends and client requirements for growth.

Skills

Banking sales

B2B sales

Leadership

Relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager to join our team in Dublin.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing new sales opportunities, and building strong relationships with corporate clients, financial institutions, and key business partners across the banking and fintech sectors.

You will play a key role in developing and executing sales strategies, managing the sales pipeline, acquiring new clients, and leading sales activities to support the group’s continued growth and international expansion.

This position requires a strong banking background, extensive B2B sales experience, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and decision-makers at major organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve business objectives.
• Identify and acquire new corporate clients, financial institutions, and strategic business partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, senior executives, and major corporate clients.
• Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to client meetings, commercial negotiations, and deal closure.
• Manage and develop the sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progress towards sales targets.
• Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to achieve individual and team performance objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities within the banking, payments, and fintech sectors.
• Conduct meetings and presentations with prospective clients to promote the group’s financial products and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms and coordinate with internal Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to facilitate client onboarding.
• Monitor sales performance, prepare regular reports, and provide updates to senior management.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and client requirements to identify opportunities for business development.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships to support retention and ongoing business growth.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the banking industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate clients and building relationships with major financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of banking products, financial services, and the payments or fintech industry.
• Previous experience in a sales management or team leadership role.
• Proven ability to develop sales strategies, manage sales pipelines, and achieve commercial targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and key decision-makers.
• Fluency in both Turkish and English, written and spoken, is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills, and a results-oriented approach.
• Must have the legal right to work in Ireland and be available to work fully on-site in Dublin.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within an international group operating across the banking, payments, and fintech sectors.
• Exposure to international markets, major financial institutions, and corporate clients.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to business growth and the development of new commercial partnerships.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within an international organisation.