Senior Business Development Manager - Forex Trading

Liquid Thought; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Forex and CFD trading space is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth and client acquisition. This role involves leveraging an extensive network of brokers, nurturing client relationships, and executing innovative business strategies. You will be the face of the company to prospects, converting leads into active traders while collaborating with marketing and support teams to ensure seamless client experiences. If you're a strategic thinker with a strong sales drive and a solid understanding of financial markets, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Forex or CFD industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first attitude.
• Proven success in sales and client acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Execute strategies to grow market share and meet sales targets.
• Collaborate with marketing for lead generation campaigns.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Financial Acumen

Account Management

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Management Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

MT4

MT5

Salesforce

Job description

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're 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 organization.
• You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and executing strategies to grow their market share.
• You will be the face of the company to prospects and partners, helping convert leads into loyal, active traders.
• You will report directly to the local CEO.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide an established network of introducing brokers and transition those relationships into the organization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Generate leads and convert prospects into funded trading accounts.
• Execute business development strategies to expand their client base.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to optimize lead generation campaigns.
• Work with support and onboarding teams to ensure seamless client experiences.
• 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 : Ability to identify trends and craft actionable strategies.
• Tech : Experience with trading platforms (MT4 / MT5) and CRM systems.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience : 3-4 years in a similar role within the FX / CFD industry.

Key Skills :

Business Development, Sales Experience, Direct Sales, Financial Acumen, Account Management, Pricing, Salesforce, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1