Senior VP Business Development
Dubai
Up to AED 35,000 per month + Commission
Our client is seeking a visionary and accomplished Senior Vice President (SVP) Business Development with a minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in the factoring and trade finance industry. This is a leadership position responsible for formulating and driving sales strategies to achieve business growth and revenue targets. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not, this role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here.
Description:
- Develop and implement our client’s sales strategy
- Set revenue and profitability targets, ensuring alignment with our client’s overall goals
- Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to maintain competitiveness
- Identify high-value opportunities and establish partnerships
- Leverage industry connections to expand the company’s client base and market presence
- Oversee the development of tailored solutions to meet market needs
- Work closely with credit, risk, operations, and marketing teams
- Ensure alignment between sales initiatives and product offerings
- Monitor sales metrics and provide regular performance reports to the executive team
- Evaluate market data to forecast trends and guide strategic decisions
- Ensure all sales activities comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
- Stay informed about industry regulations and their impact on the factoring business
Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree would be an advantage
- 5+ years of experience in sales or business development within the factoring or trade finance industry within the UAE
- Must own your own car
- Proven track record of managing large sales teams and achieving significant revenue growth
- Strong experience with high-value clients and complex deal structures
- Deep understanding of factoring products, receivables finance, and trade finance.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and growth
- Proficiency in CRM software, financial analysis tools, and MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in factoring and trade finance
- Willingness to travel as needed throughout the GCC and occasionally in Europe
- Must currently reside in the UAE
Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, however if you are not successful on this occasion, your CV will be stored on our database but to make sure you do not miss out keep checking our website, follow us on Twitter and follow our Sapphire Recruitment LinkedIn page.
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