Job Vacancy Details
G.A.P. Vassilopoulos UK Ltd client profile
Business Development Manager
Financial Services
Across the UK
Permanent
Updated August 18, 2008
GAP Group is currently establishing a national sales team made up of high calibre and dynamic Sales professionals. As a Western Union super agent in the UK GAP's goal is to grow the network of Western Union by adding new sub-agent locations to service the ethnic communities' need for money transfer. Reporting to the Head of Sales , these newly created field based roles will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with new businesses across all markets.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- New business development (to include agent recruitment, training and on-going support);
- Implementing and developing network and business growth strategy within the designated territory;
- Build long term relationships with agents to ensure agent loyalty, transaction and revenue growth;
- Interaction with management and other BDMs to foster cross regional experience;
- Managing a small team of BDEs;
- Participate in field activities (to include attending localised marketing campaigns) to ensure agent network growth and development of optimal agent performance;
Who we're looking for
- A proven and current track record of experience in business development, management, sales and marketing, relationship building and planning is essential within a financial services company. The ability to generate and build on ideas and a proven understanding of agency & network development will be key.
- ExtensiveB2Bdevelopment experience and demonstrable superior customer service skills with the ability to coach others to adopt these principles.
- Proven ability to network and develop strong working relationships is essential.
- Presentation & negotiation skills and the ability to deliver these skills at the highest level are essential.
- Experience in the money transfer industry would be an advantage but not a requirement.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Enthusiastic, reliable, responsible, resilient, tenacious and hard working;
- Natural communicator at all levels;
- Able to influence, to focus, prioritise;
- A good team player;
- Possessing excellent customer care skills;
- Passionate in growing within a career in field sales;
- Committed to results;
- Success focused;
- Computer literate;
- A University Degree is an advantage, but not a necessity;
- Fluent in English. Any other language will be an asset.
About our client
GAP Group is a representative of the Western Union money transfer services, the number one money transfer service business globally (with over 300,000 locations worldwide).
As a Western Union representative our goal is to grow the network of Western Union by adding new sub-agent locations in ethnic communities.
We have 12 years of experience representing Western Union.
What's on offer
- Very competitive basic + Commission (over £50K OTE)+ Company car + Benefits.
- A fantastic field sales career with a globally recognised brand.
- Full product and industry training.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0207 269 2592.
Job Ref: 12913830
Your application will be sent to Marina Drimili.
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