One of our clients in Limassol, a CySEC regulated Forex Company, is looking for an energetic and ambitious Head of Business Development to lead the department of 12 people.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive business development strategy
• Leadership and management of the sales, and account management/technical support teams, fostering a team-based culture
• Oversee the management of existing and new relationships with partners and clients. Personally, build relationships that result in support for existing and new programs
• Be fully aware of the agreements between the Company and the Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents and inform Management in the cases that they are not being followed
• Maintains a productive relationship with the Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents through the on-going communication with them by acting as a liaison between them and the Company departments
• Ensures that the Heads of each Representative Office and/or Tied Agent stay motivated by addressing any concerns
• Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of any procedures / policies agreed between the Company and the Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents
• Provide supervision and guidance for the business development team. Provide reporting regarding the overall performance of individuals and the department
• Ensure team members meet targets and objectives consistently
• Assist the IT Services Department in implementing new operational initiatives and restructuring of any Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents if needed
• Assist with the preparation of procedure manuals for all key Company processes, including operational process, within and across functions as related to the Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents
• Infuses the Company’s vision and core values to the Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents by communicating with them on a regular basis and being their number one contact for support and assistance
• Monitors the performance of the different Representative Offices and/or Tied Agents and their agents and report to the relevant Company Departments and Senior Management
• Prepare business plans for the targeted region on a quarterly basis.
• Communicate the various promotions, products, and marketing campaigns currently active
• Document business development activities
• Contributing to overall organizational strategies and representing the priorities of the development function. Participate in promoting an organizational culture that values long-term strategic thinking, creativity/innovation, and high performance
• Stay up to date with financial market events, news, and developments
• Represent the Company externally at conferences, meetings, and speaking engagements, as required. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of business development experience in FX industry, including demonstrated success in business-to-business sales, forging strategic partnerships that have resulted in significant increases in earned income
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization passionately to potential partners
• Strong analytical, organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Experience in managing people and teams
• Fluency in English – an additional language will be considered an advantage.
• Computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Sound knowledge of FX industry and market trends
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, strong communication skills, and target orientated individual
• The ability to travel is a must

The working hours: 09:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  Head of Business Development – VAC-C20129M. We look forward to hearing from you!