The Group
Currencies Direct is a Redpin company. Our mission is to bring global citizens and businesses together by simplifying life’s most important payments. Our world-class payments network and human-centric customer service touches a vast global community across 235 territories. We are reshaping the age-old property market by connecting the dots across the entire ecosystem, from buyers and sellers to legal service firms and title companies to property management, banks and real estate agents.
We take pride in our work and this drive has been recognized: our teams consistently maintain Trustpilot scores of over 4.9, have won MoneyAge’s Money Transfer Provider of the Year award four times and Moneyfacts’ International Money Transfer Provider award seven years in a row.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for growing our affiliate partnership network (Real Estate agencies, Notaries and Legal firms) by identifying and engaging new business opportunities. We need an experienced Business development executive with an understanding prospective partners’ business, needs and requirements will enable you to promote the Currencies Direct value proposition and deliver tailored solutions. You will cover a territory in and around the Algarve in the Faro district
What You'll Do
* Identify, engage & cultivate prospective partner relationships within key sectors and industries
* Engage with key decision makers in building strategic partnerships
* Pro-actively manage the end-to-end sales cycle and progress a pipeline of new opportunities
* Support partners with products and services and liaise with internal teams to ensure delivery in a timely manner
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to further enhance partnership opportunities and business retention
* Maintain consistent level of daily activity and integrity of CRM and ensuring key business metrics are being met
What You’ll Need
* Successful track record identifying, engaging, and developing new business opportunities and building long-term relationships
* The ability to identify pain points and position Currencies Direct as a Money transfer solution for a wide variety of businesses and use cases.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport quickly
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organisational levels
* Ability to problem-solve, confident in handling objections and providing solution-based outcomes
* Self-motivated, resilient and with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service
* Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Bonus Points
* Industry experience in wealth management or financial services, SaaS, property or other professional sectors including accounting or legal
* Previous experience of working in the Real Estate, Legal, Wealth Management or Notary sectors
What we offer
* The chance to be part of a globally recognised company making waves in the Algarve
* Professional development opportunities to fuel your career growth
* Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
* Hybrid/Remote working opportunities
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