Junior Sales Executive - APAC

Finastra International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finastra in Malaysia is seeking a Junior Sales Executive for APAC. You will manage assigned accounts, develop account plans to drive revenue, and work with senior leadership to expand client relationships across the region.

You will engage with customers to understand business drivers, coordinate internal resources, and maintain accurate CRM data while aiming to exceed quarterly targets. Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to build and grow client relationships.
• Experience in B2B sales or account management is a plus.
• CRM tools experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer accounts and develop plans to grow revenue.
• Engage proactively with customers, including on-site visits, to understand drivers and challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and communicate strategic plans.
• Identify and drive opportunities within existing accounts, including service engagements, renewals and contract optimization.
• Coordinate internal resources to deliver sales materials and proposals to customers.
• Maintain accurate account and forecasting data in CRM systems.
• Stay aware of industry trends, competitors, and Finastra products and services.
• Embed AI into day-to-day work to increase productivity and translate data-driven insights into better outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Tenacity

Autonomy

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Financial services knowledge

Mandarin/Cantonese (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

## Junior Sales Executive - APACApply: Virtual - Malaysia: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: REQ0326\\_0036670# **Who are we?**At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‐critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.# **Disclaimer:** Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.# **Role overview**As a Junior Sales Executive, you will be part of the Sales organization (reporting to Regional MDs) in the Universal Banking Business Unit, which serves some of the largest and most complex financial organizations in the world.You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by managing and expanding relationships with existing clients within your assigned territory. You will work closely with customers to understand their business objectives and challenges, identify opportunities to deliver additional value through Finastra's solutions and services, and support the achievement of assigned revenue targets.While mentored by the Sales Leadership team, you will develop strong customer relationships, engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, and contribute to the long-term success and retention of client accounts.Responsible for account management of customers through key stages of their journey, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships.**Responsibilities:*** Manage assigned customer accounts and develop account plans to support revenue growth and customer success.* Engage proactively and regularly with customers, including on-site visits, to build strong relationships and understand their business drivers and challenges.* Build and maintain relationships with existing clients, communicating strategic plans and status updates.* Identify and drive opportunities within existing accounts, including service engagements, upsell opportunities, renewals, and contract optimization.* Analyze clients' business needs and challenges to develop appropriate account strategies and solution recommendations.* Collaborate across all functions to manage customer opportunities, including services, upsells, renewals, and compliance requirements.* Maintain accurate account and forecasting data in CRM systems.* Coordinate internal resources to ensure prompt, accurate, and professional delivery of sales, marketing, and proposal materials to customers.* Develop and maintain relationships with industry and professional organizations.* Stay abreast of current industry trends, competitors, and company products and services.* Participate in training programs as directed by manager.* Embed AI into day-to-day work to increase productivity, reduce manual effort, validate information against trusted sources, drive continuous process improvement, and translate data-driven insights into better business outcomes**Experience:*** Demonstrated track record of generating pipeline with a history of exceeding targets* Experience working with Finastra products preferred.* CRM tool experience preferred.* B2B Sales and/or Account Management experience a plus.# **Required skills and experience:*** Ability to build and grow relationships.* Strong tenacity and follow-up skills.* Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously, take ownership and accountability, while rallying individuals and global teams to support pipeline progression towards closure.* Ability to interact and demonstrate presence with all levels of stakeholders, whether within Finastra or with the customer, and to challenge, negotiate, influence, and persuade them.* Organizational skills, can prioritize, multi-task and demonstrate adaptability.* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Strong time management, organizational and decision-making skills.* Strong attention to detail.* Proficient with Microsoft Office.* Strong knowledge of financial institutions internal operations.* Mandarin or Cantonese language skills a plus.# **Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.