AFEX is a trusted global payment and risk management solutions specialist with a heritage that dates back to 1979. We offer a comprehensive range of global payment and foreign exchange services, including foreign currency drafts, wire transfers, risk management tools with designated Account Executives. We can handle every aspect of a client’s foreign payment needs, from risk consultation to transaction execution.

This role should act as a Brand Ambassador for AFEX, to act in a way that promotes AFEX’s vision: A trusted business partner. All actions and interactions both internally and externally should be executed to underpin and uphold the AFEX core values:

Trust: Our aim is to build a long-term relationship, becoming your trusted partner. We earn trust by delivering on our commitments and putting the needs of our customers and colleagues first

Expertise: We strive to be the best in our field; through our dedication to continually learn and excel, we’ll deliver strategically adept solutions that work for you

Value: We constantly challenge ourselves to find the best ways to deliver value to our clients and each other, providing personalized services that enhance our customer’s business

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Independently identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, market analysis and networking

·         Perform on-going analysis on new/existing client portfolios in the Irish Market

·         Through client management via telephone solicitation: solicit orders, price up the order/trade and execute the order via client instructions

·         Manage the relationship with the clients and provide excellent customer service

·         On a monthly basis meet/exceed revenue and new account targets set by supervisor

·         Create revenue through open trading deals

·         Work alongside other sales personnel to generate, motivate and support sales team efforts

·         Work alongside back office staff to resolve potential Compliance, Operation or Credit issues of concern

·         Work with Sales Support staff for on-boarding process

·         Absolute adherence to company compliance and regulatory requirements and guidelines

ACCOUNTABILITY:

·         Reports to Sales Manager Ireland

·         Accountable to achieve monthly targets set by your manager

·         Accountable to provide excellent customer service to your clients

·         Accountable to work in a collaborative way with the team to achieve the common goal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Strong sales and analysis skills for successful business generation

·         Experience in financial services or foreign exchange industry sector is preferred

·         Strong interpersonal skills, professional deportment and the ability to persuade

·         Organization, verbal and visual presentation, and a proactive approach to sales

·         Insight and experience to protect the company’s commercial priorities and positively drive client relationship

·         Extreme attention to detail, particularly with respect to client information and payment data

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills