Senior Business Development Manager - Forex & Trading

Liquid Thought Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the Forex and CFD trading space seeks a Senior Business Development Manager. This role involves leveraging existing broker networks, driving client acquisition, and executing growth strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong sales skills, industry knowledge, and a client-first attitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Forex / CFD Industry.
• 3-4 years in a similar role within the FX / CFD industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Generate leads and convert prospects into funded trading accounts.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets.

Skills

Sales Drive

Relationship Builder

Strategic Thinker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

MT4

MT5

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Forex & Trading

Location: Cape Town / Remote

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years in Forex / CFD Industry

About Them

Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic player in the Global Forex and CFD Trading space, committed to providing their clients with a powerful trading experience backed by cutting-edge technology and exceptional support.

As they expand, they are looking for a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team and play a key role in driving growth and client acquisition.

Your Role

As Business Development Manager, you will leverage an established network of introducing brokers, with a strong willingness and capability to transition those relationships to their organisation. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and executing strategies to grow their market share. You'll act as the company's face to prospects and partners, helping convert leads into loyal, active traders. You will report directly to the local CEO.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide an established network of introducing brokers and transition those relationships into the organisation.
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
3. Generate leads, convert prospects into funded trading accounts.
4. Execute business development strategies to expand their client base.
5. Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
6. Collaborate with the marketing team to optimize lead generation campaigns.
7. Work with support and onboarding teams to ensure seamless client experiences.
8. Meet and exceed monthly sales targets.

What We're Looking For

• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of Forex, CFDs, and financial markets within South Africa.
• Sales Drive: Proven success in sales and client acquisition.
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first attitude.
• Strategic Thinker: Able to identify trends and craft actionable strategies.
• Tech Skills: Experience with trading platforms (MT4 / MT5) and CRM systems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Experience: 3-4 years in a similar role within the FX / CFD industry.