Title: Sr Director-Sales
Area(s) of responsibility
Job Title: Sr. Director / Director – New Business Development – Banking & Capital Markets
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Hunter to spearhead new logo acquisition in our banking & capital markets division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing new logos especially in the mid-tier banking and capital markets sector. This role requires a good understanding of the banking & capital markets domain & technology, and a hunter mentality to drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Business Development:
Proactively identify and target new financial services accounts, including banks, wealth management firms, asset management firms, fintech organizations etc.
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through market research, existing relationships, networking, and cold outreach.
- Sales Execution:
Lead end-to-end sales processes, including prospecting, qualification, presentation, negotiation, and contract closure.
Work closely with pre-sales, product, and delivery teams to tailor solutions to client needs.
- Market Expertise:
Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes affecting the financial services landscape.
Present insights to clients, positioning the company as a trusted advisor.
- Client Relationship Management:
Establish and nurture relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers.
Act as a point of escalation for critical client issues during the sales cycle.
- Revenue Targets:
Consistently achieve and exceed sales quotas, driving significant revenue growth.
Accurately forecast sales performance and report metrics to leadership.
- Collaboration:
Partner with internal practice teams, marketing teams and extended sales functions to develop targeted campaigns and sales enablement materials.
Collaborate with post-sales teams to ensure seamless transition and client satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
At least 10+ years of experience in B2B domain & technology sales, with a focus on banking & capital markets organizations.
Demonstrated success in a hunter role, securing mid to large enterprise accounts.
- Technical Knowledge:
Familiarity with AI, cloud computing, analytics, IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and DevOps solutions.
Understanding of financial services processes, including retail banking, wealth management, capital markets, and insurance.
- Skills:
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to understand complex client requirements and position appropriate solutions.
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Other:
Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and events.