Senior Director of Sales Global MTO & PSP Markets

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 2 131 000 - 2 952 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company with operations across Southeast Asia is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Sales to lead their global sales strategy in the Money Transfer Operator and Payment Service Provider sectors. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of sales leadership experience, a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, and a strong network within major banks and payment service providers. This full-time position is remote and offers opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with major banks and MTOs.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas in global environments.
• Extensive relationships within the MTO and PSP industries.
• Deep understanding of the global payments landscape.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sales strategies for the MTO and PSP segments.
• Own the global MTO/PSP revenue pipeline and P&L.
• Identify and prioritize new market opportunities.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing global sales team.
• Cultivate strong relationships with decision-makers within major banks and MTOs.
• Identify and forge strategic partnerships for market penetration.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with product and marketing teams for alignment.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance and market trends.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Fundraising

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Our client is a Singapore-based fintech group with regional hubs in Lithuania and Dubai and operations in Thailand Indonesia and the Philippines. Their operation is fully legal and compliant with licenses in multiple countries and jurisdictions globally. Via their flagship product they offer a cross-border payment solution infrastructure for money transfer operators local banks and corporates. With their mobile application their retail customers and SMEs across Southeast Asia can send money to their families friends and business partners around the world.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Senior Director of Sales to lead our clients global sales strategy within the Money Transfer Operator (MTO) and Payment Service Provider (PSP) sectors. This critical leadership role will be responsible for driving significant revenue growth managing their global sales team and expanding their footprint into key international markets. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the MTO/PSP landscape a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and an extensive network within major banks MTOs and payment service providers.

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace: Remote

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience with a significant focus on the Money Transfer Operator (MTO) and/or Payment Service Provider (PSP) sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with major banks MTOs (e.g. Western Union MoneyGram Ria) and prominent payment service providers is essential.
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas and driving substantial revenue growth in complex global environments.
• Extensive and verifiable network of relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within the MTO and PSP industries.
• Deep understanding of the global payments landscape including regulatory frameworks compliance requirements and technological trends (e.g. real-time payments blockchain open banking).
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop a high-performing sales force across diverse geographies.
• Strong strategic thinking analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Bachelors degree in Business Finance or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Strongly Preferred: Have client list ready to integrate

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop implement and refine comprehensive global sales strategies for the MTO and PSP segments to achieve ambitious revenue targets and market share growth.
• Revenue Management: Own the global MTO/PSP revenue pipeline forecasting and P&L. Implement effective pricing strategies and negotiate high-value contracts to maximize profitability.
• Global Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize new market opportunities within the MTO and PSP ecosystems. Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for international expansion.
• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit mentor and lead a high-performing global sales team. Foster a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement. Provide ongoing coaching performance management and career development opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong strategic relationships with key decision-makers within major banks MTOs and PSPs globally. Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the industry.
• Partnership Development: Identify evaluate and forge strategic partnerships that accelerate market penetration and enhance our product/service offerings.
• Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends competitive landscape regulatory changes and technological advancements within the MTO and PSP space to inform sales strategies and product development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product marketing operations and legal teams to ensure alignment of sales strategies with overall business objectives and to effectively bring new solutions to market.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular insightful reports on sales performance market trends and pipeline status to senior leadership. Utilize data to drive informed decision‑making.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Media Relations
• Constant Contact
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media Management
• Team Management
• Public Speaking
• Wordpress
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1