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They support clients with international payments, foreign exchange (FX), and cross-border transaction solutions across multiple markets. Their goal is to make global payments faster, more reliable, and easier for the businesses and individuals who depend on them. They work with SMEs, corporates, and high-net-worth clients who need secure and efficient ways to send, receive, and manage international payments. \nAbout You\nWe are seeking a sales manager who will play a senior role in driving our client’s revenue growth by acquiring, managing, and growing high-value client relationships across SMEs, corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and other businesses with regular cross-border payment needs. This role is responsible for both individual sales performance and broader sales leadership. The Sales Manager will independently generate leads, book and run high-quality client meetings, close larger and more complex deals, and manage important client relationships. \nBeyond personal sales targets, the Sales Manager will also support junior sales team members, improve the teamʼs sales process, and contribute to the organisation’s broader commercial strategy. This is a leadership-oriented role for someone who is polished, commercialy sharp, and confident engaging business owners, senior executives, finance teams, and decision-makers. 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