Client Account Executive at Currency Partners

Job Description

• This role is for a Client Account Executive that will support the Business Consultants and their clients to move funds in and out of South Africa.

This role will report to the Regional Property Team Manager

Minimum requirements for this opportunity:
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Business Consultants to deliver the annual, quarterly and monthly sales targets in coordination with the company´s sales strategy to ensure sustainable growth and business development.
• Doing calls to prospective Business clients in order to secure meetings for the Business Consultants to attend.
• Develops and maintains a strong business pipeline of prospective clients and effectively communicate in order to set up the meetings.
• Develop knowledge on the relevant FX products, onboarding process and trade process in order to convert the calls into meetings.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the other support teams in the business in order to ensure that the client is offered the best possible service.
• Identify target markets and load potential leads onto the CRM system
• Attend events with the relevant Business Consultants where required.

Requirements
Core Competencies:

• Adhering to good practice and ethical Principles and Values.
• Demonstrates consistent usage of ethics and values; raises potential violations in others.
• Delivering results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Maintain an organised and efficient approach to day to day activities and CRM
• Modifies approach in the face of new demands: helps others (both internally and externally).
• Supports change initiatives, adjusting their actions appropriately when presented with additional information.
• Demonstrates ability to relate well to people at all levels.
• Makes timely decisions and accepts accountability for own actions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FX sales, systems and processes

Key Competencies:

• Must be target driven and be able to work under pressure   
• Fast Learner
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) as well as excellent phone manner with an effective ability to cold call
• Bilingual English and Afrikaans would be advantageous
• Committed to targets and deadlines
• Willing to go extra mile
• Must have a very high level of motivation and commitment
• Team player willing to work within a small team
• Open, friendly and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with initiative
• Organized with excellent diary and time management skills
• Neat, tidy, presentable and professional in appearance and manner
• Display gravitas & emotional maturity & confidence to influence and persuade and lead and guide at all levels

Qualification:

• Qualifications – Matric
• A relevant business/legal qualification could be helpful.

Experience:

• Sales experience in the property industry would be advantageous
• Entrepreneurial experience would be advantageous