Senior Business Development Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, GB
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6+ years of proven enterprise sales experience, with a strong track record of managing complex, high-value deals and long sales cycles across senior stakeholder groups.
- Recognised champion and advocate within their specialist field, demonstrating deep market expertise, thought leadership, and the ability to influence customers and internal teams.
- Strong ability to conduct high-quality discovery and structured qualification, uncovering commercial priorities, operational pain points, and treasury requirements to position solutions effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling, and value-driven messaging tailored to finance leaders and decision-makers (CFO, FD, Treasurer, Head o
- Commercially sharp, with strong business acumen and the ability to prioritise opportunities based on value, urgency, and strategic fit.
- Naturally curious and coachable, with a growth mindset and commitment to developing into a trusted advisor for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong CRM discipline and a structured approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
- Tech-savvy and confident using modern sales tools and CRM systems (Zoho experience is an advantage).
Full description
Role
As, a Senior Business Development Manager at Sokin, you will act as the initial point of contact for prospective corporate clients across the mid-market and enterprise segments. You will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and engaging high-value opportunities, building a strong pipeline that supports long-term client relationships.
This is a high-impact commercial role designed for an ambitious individual looking to develop into a future sales leader. You will gain strong exposure to SOKIN’s suite of solutions — including global payments and receivables, FX, and treasury management — and work closely with sophisticated businesses to support their cross-border financial needs. You will be equipped with best-in-class tools, and a proven sales playbook to enable success.
About Us
Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow.
We deliver services across:
- Global payments and receivables
- Foreign Exchange (FX)
- Treasury management
- Finance reconciliations
We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America. Backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify, research, and develop new business opportunities across the mid-market and enterprise segments through LinkedIn, CRM intelligence, partner referrals, targeted outbound prospecting, and other channels.
- Conduct structured qualification by evaluating client needs, treasury requirements, FX exposure, and complexities across international payments and cross-border receivables.
- Lead initial engagement with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, leveraging a multi-channel approach across email, phone, LinkedIn, and strategic social outreach.
- Secure and coordinate high-value discovery calls and commercial meetings, ensuring opportunities are well-qualified and positioned for progression through the sales pipeline.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders — including Marketing, Compliance, Product, and Client Onboarding — to drive seamless opportunity conversion and an exceptional prospect experience.