FX Sales and Business Development Lead

Description

Fluent  -  we are a dynamic and market-leading provider of FX technology - specializing in end-to-end high efficiency, ultra-low latency, trading, and pre-trade risk management software solutions. 

For over 10 years, we have been combining innovation, talent and next-generation technology whilst working with a wide range of FX and eFX participants, earning a reputation for unrivaled eTrading expertise and cutting-edge technology. 

Fluent continues to experience significant growth in its client base (Tier-1 to Tier-3 sell-side and buy-side participants) and develop next-generation products. We want to expand our global Sales footprint and company profile across North America. 

Fluent seeks a mid-senior individual to drive its technology sales and business development efforts in North America.  The role demands that the individual be a self-starter, have extensive FX  market knowledge and contacts, and have a proven track record in FX market trading technology sales.

The role and responsibilities:

• Drive sales and business development efforts across North America, based in New York
• Establish, leverage and cultivate strong relationships with Tier-1 to Tier-3 participants and FX market LPs and venues
• Work towards becoming a key Fluent product suite expert
• Achieve and consistently surpass regional targets for the financial year
• Build, grow and track prospect pipeline that leads to regularly closing new business
• Mining existing accounts for up-selling and cross-selling new opportunities
• Take ownership of RFI/RFP responses - optimizing sale value and chances of prospect  acceptance
• Where appropriate, facilitate the timely renewal of existing customer contracts for optimal value
• Contribute to the product strategies to enhance the product opportunity and marketability

Key knowledge / skills required:

• A proven FX sales track record over the last 10 years, of consistently overachieving sales targets is essential
• Extensive tiers 1 to 3 relationship and contact network, including C-level, are essential
• Hungry self-starter, passionate, articulate professional with experience working in North America
• Experience in selling complex solutions within FX trading and technology
• High level of understanding of the financial markets across FX; from front to mid and back office, and knowledge of data and transaction technology lifecycle
• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to succinctly articulate the value proposition and differentiators to set Fluent solutions and products apart from the competition
• Experience in gathering detailed requirements at all organizational levels with the ability to engage, persuade and influence the VP and C levels
• Strong team player who can effectively collaborate with various parts of the organization remotely with support, product, development, IT, QA and professional services