Director of Business Developement
2 months ago
£35000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
Romford
Position Summary We are looking for a results-driven and strategic Director of Business Development with a strong background in the payments industry and deep understanding of ISO operations. This role will be responsible for driving new business growth, leading partner relationships, and supporting internal teams in achieving key sales goals. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development: • Achieve a minimum of 25 live sales to qualify for bonuses (paid according to the bonus matrix)., • Meet the Q1 requirement of at least 50 live sales., • Introduce 10 new sellers per month using personal networks and tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator., • Actively work on inactive sellers, including face-to-face meetings and compliance checks. Marketing & Lead Generation: • Increase engagement through social media platforms by developing campaigns, improving content strategies, and driving innovation., • Post a minimum of three campaigns weekly on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn., • Conduct market research, competitor and pricing analysis to identify opportunities., • Follow up on leads from social campaigns and help convert them into live sales. Internal Team Collaboration: • Provide strategic input and work methods to improve internal team efficiency., • Explore and introduce software tools or innovations to enhance application and finance processes., • Assist in training team members in areas like SEO, content marketing, and platform reviews (e.g., blogs, Google reviews, Trustpilot)., • Lead weekly meetings with senior management (e.g., Ben) to review progress and action plans., • Regularly engage with the internal sales team to boost their performance and align with targets. Compliance & Operations: • Ensure seller compliance using internal seller information files., • Provide guidance on debt collection processes and manage recovery efforts where needed., • Advise on data utilization strategies – helping the team make better use of existing data. Requirements • 5+ years in business development or strategic sales within the payments industry., • Strong understanding of ISO models, merchant acquiring, and card payment systems., • Proven experience managing teams, creating sales strategies, and delivering results., • Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills., • Solid grasp of digital marketing, social media, and content marketing best practices., • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
