Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager - Malta  

As a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease, Convera is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support B2B sales across Malta. 

The Role: 

We are looking for tenacious, motivated, resilient individuals with a competitive mindset to build a diverse and delivering pipeline of Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprises, Corporate, and Blue-Chip clients, identifying and securing business opportunities within these sectors. 

Role & Responsibilities: 

Sales Strategy & Execution: 

• Contribute to sales strategic planning and business development initiatives 

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the client base and achieve sales targets 

• Manage the entire 360-degree sales process independently 

• Maintain knowledge of the FX market, compliance, legislative, and broader business/economic trends to anticipate and meet client needs 

• Surface and understand customer pain points to present/match Convera solutions to meet their needs or objectives. 

Lead Generation & Prospecting: 

• Use market data and Convera’s value proposition to identify new leads and opportunities to build a continuous pipeline 

• Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue setting targets, and report them on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, to drive revenue growth and retention as well as develop a sales strategy with key product partners. 

• Identify and engage new prospects in [SME and Corporate sectors], aligning with Partners under the direction of the Head of Desk or Sales Leaders 

• Proactively seek new business opportunities through cold calls, networking events, referrals, exhibitions, and partnerships 

• Use sales tools like Salesforce, Highspot, and ZoomInfo to generate leads 

• Present and demonstrate [international payment solutions and products] to key decision-maker 

Relationship Building & Management: 

• Introduce relevant support functions such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Corporate Hedging manager (CHM) and/or Sales Leaders/Heads of Desk to clients 

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with associated organizations, partners, and advisors of our prospective client 

• Collaborate with different partnership teams within Convera to develop a strong external network of Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) partners 

• Provide ongoing consultation and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention 

• Manage new customers until they transition to the CRM Team 

• Participate in industry events to promote solutions and network with potential clients 

Negotiations & Contract Management: 

• Lead and influence negotiations with clients of large established organizations (i.e., from the Owner of a start-up to the Finance Director or Chief Executive Officer), securing profitable agreements 

• Ensure contracts are compliant and monitor performance against agreed terms in collaboration with legal and finance teams