Area Head-Trade

IDFC FIRST Bank; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank in Chandigarh, India, seeks an Area Head-Trade to lead trade and foreign exchange sales across the region and drive growth. You will guide a team of trade sales executives, develop relationships with key clients, and deliver revenue targets.

The role requires deep knowledge of trade finance products, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a willingness to travel within the assigned area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in trade and foreign exchange sales.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Knowledge of local market and customer preferences.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve trade and foreign exchange targets in the assigned area.
• Identify potential customers and build relationships to generate new business.
• Lead and manage a team of trade sales executives to ensure effective sales operations.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify customer needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and launch new trade finance products and services.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance and provide timely reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures.
• Represent the bank at trade events and conferences to promote our products and services.

Skills

Trade & FX sales

Leadership

Communication

Sales targets

Market knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Description: Area Head-Trade at IDFC FIRST Bank

Company Overview: IDFC FIRST Bank is a leading private sector bank in India, committed to providing innovative financial solutions to its customers. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and employee development, the bank has established itself as a trusted brand in the banking industry.

Job Title: Area Head-Trade

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Category: Others

Department: Retail Banking > Retail Liabilities > Sales > Trade & FX

Location: Chandigarh, India

Additional Parameters:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in trade and foreign exchange sales
• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Knowledge of local market and customer preferences
• Willingness to travel within the assigned area

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Head-Trade to join our Retail Banking team at IDFC FIRST Bank. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving trade and foreign exchange sales in the assigned area of Chandigarh, India. The candidate must have a strong understanding of trade finance products and services, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve trade and foreign exchange targets in the assigned area
• Identify potential customers and build relationships to generate new business
• Lead and manage a team of trade sales executives to ensure effective sales operations
• Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify customer needs and preferences
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and launch new trade finance products and services
• Monitor and analyze sales performance and provide timely reports to senior management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures
• Represent the bank at trade events and conferences to promote our products and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in trade and foreign exchange sales, preferably in the banking industry
• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Knowledge of local market and customer preferences
• Willingness to travel within the assigned area

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for trade and foreign exchange sales, we would love to hear from you.