Sales Account Manager – *Low Latency Trading Application* recruitment
My client a leading software vendor providing technology for low latency trading applications and market connectivity to exchanges worldwide. Its clients include some of the largest financial institutions. They are currently looking to hire a Sales Account Manager.
As a member of the team, the responsibilities of the candidate will be to:
Carry out sales and account management activities with a business development outlook to the Asian Region (Hong-Kong, Japan, Singapore, China, etc...)
Identify and manage sales pipeline in order to achieve annual targets
Develop and grow the existing clients base
Evaluate client needs and translate them into technical solutions
Prepare sales materials and demos
Organise and represent the firm at regional fairs and vendor exhibitions
Prepare proposals and contractual agreements
Report regularly on the sales activity
Required skills/abilities:
At least 3 years of technical sales experience in Asia - ideally in trading technologies
In depth understanding of financial markets, trading requirements and techniques
Strong understanding of the APAC trading environment
Target oriented and passionate for business development
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Extremely motivated, eager to learn and adaptable
Proficiency in spoken and written English, Mandarin Cantonese
Immediate availability or with short notice preferred
*** Profiles with no experience in trading technologies or knowledge in financial markets will not be considered.
In addition to an attractive remuneration package and benefits, which include a 5 day work week, health insurance contribution, generous annual leave and bank holidays, the candidate will be working in a friendly and dynamic environment where every individual strives to make a difference.