Our client is searching for a Sales Director who is a master of the "high-stakes" deal. You won't just be leading a team; you will be the chief architect of our revenue engine, ensuring that every cross-border transaction is a bridge to our clients' global success.
Who are you?
- You don’t just wait for opportunities; you cultivate an ecosystem where high-value deals are the standard, not the exception.
- You aren't just looking for "charisma"; you are building a repeatable, data-driven engine with clear talk tracks and disciplined CRM habits.
- You aren't intimidated by the intersection of FX rates, treasury liquidity, and compliance; you see them as the tools to close the deal.
- You thrive on coaching and mentoring, turning a group of individuals into a high-performing, synchronized sales force.
- Whether closing a complex corporate pilot or managing a weekly forecasting review, you remain the steady hand that the team looks to for direction.
Your Responsibilities…
Revenue Strategy
You will take total ownership of monthly and quarterly revenue targets, building a go-to-market plan that translates high-level goals into daily team execution.You will personally lead and close the "big fish" complex, high-value deals with corporates, HNIs, and financial institutions that move the needle.You will maintain a "gold-standard" pipeline, providing leadership with transparent, accurate, and data-backed forecasts.Architect of the Sales Engine
You will lead the hiring, onboarding, and coaching of the sales team, establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.You will build the scalable "Sales Playbook"—defining objection handling, win / loss standards, and deal review cadences that allow the team to grow.You will design territory and portfolio structures that maximize reach and ensure no opportunity is left on the table.Partnerships & Cross-Functional Alignment
You will be the "bridge" between the market and our internal teams, partnering with Treasury and Operations to ensure our commercial promises are always deliverable.You will represent our client at key industry events and conferences, building the brand’s credibility and unlocking strategic deal flow.You will provide a critical feedback loop to Product teams, ensuring our offerings evolve ahead of market trends and customer needs.What Success looks like…
The First 90 Days : Closing early strategic opportunities and establishing a consistent "rhythm of business" (weekly reviews, clear KPIs, and active objection tracking).The 180-Day Mark : Achieving higher close rates and larger average deal sizes through a repeatable process that your team executes with precision.Choreographed Growth : Seeing a pipeline where the handoff between Sales, Treasury, and Compliance is so seamless it feels like a single movement.Market Presence : Hearing our client mentioned as the "first choice" for cross-border payments in the Nigerian financial ecosystem.To be considered for this role you should have…
7–10+ years in enterprise sales or relationship management, specifically closing high-value deals in Fintech, FX, or Banking.Proven experience building and coaching high-performing sales teams and designing sales operating rhythms.An established, active network within the Nigerian financial and B2B landscape.Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions independently.Experience designing compensation plans and GTM strategies that align with fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.The Goodies…
Senior Impact : A leadership role with direct influence over the company's revenue strategy and global expansion trajectory.Competitive Rewards : A compensation package that includes strong performance-based incentives tied to clear commercial outcomes.Autonomy & Flexibility : A hybrid remote setup that values your output and strategic expertise over "clock-in" hours.Pioneer Status : The chance to shape the future of cross-border finance in a high-functioning environment that values your input.