Ebury is a hyper-growth FinTech firm, named in 2021 as one of the top 15 European Fintechs to work for by AltFi. We offer a range of products including FX risk management, trade finance, currency accounts, international payments and API integration.
Key Account Director Ebury Lisbon - office based Role Description The Key Account Director will have responsibility for promoting the growth of the Ebury brand into the country through independent research and campaigns, targeting larger SMEs to mid-level companies.
Responsibilities Originate new business autonomously targeting Middle Market prospects. Collaborate with sales teams to cross-sell Ebury lending, cash management, FX hedging and payment products. Understand the client's business environments, strategies, and industry to provide the best solution for their situation. Know and understand the competition's capabilities and gaps to better position Ebury's Banking solutions. Promote sales through frequent client meetings and discussions covering new products, market and industry developments working with the country head. Expand existing business and provide feedback to technology and product managers. Support the Ebury strong client relationship/servicing culture through on-going customer contact, written call reports via Salesforce, quality customer service and superior product knowledge. Experience Strong Financial Services sales experience and contacts network would be an advantage. Experience of working in a commercial bank (one or several) selling to mid-size corporations. Coupled with experience in an environment different to a bank (this could be start-up vendor, FX specialist, cash management etc). Experience of the local market. Knowledgeable of compliance requirements. Ideally with business/finance academic background. Competencies Proven ability to bring passion, energy and motivation to a sales organisation. Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and market share goals. Comfortable with a phone sales approach. First-class communication skills, able to win people's commitment and buy-in. Able to develop sales strategies, techniques and tactics based on customer feedback and market environment; presents key selling points, features, and benefits while focusing the message on customer needs and expectations. Skilled negotiator, able to build and leverage relationships at senior levels within SMB customers. Quick learner; strong analytical skills. Fluent level of Portuguese and a business level of English. #LI-HB1
#LI-ONSITE About Us Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector. Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family. Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies. None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.
We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future. Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.