Senior Business Development Manager
We are a fast-growing international FinTech company providing payment solutions to businesses across multiple markets.
As we continue expanding globally, we are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager who will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving commercial growth across international markets.
This is an individual contributor role focused on building long-term relationships with merchants, PSPs, banks, financial institutions, technology partners, and enterprise clients. You will work closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to help expand the company's presence and commercial footprint.
Role Mission
Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities into long-term partnerships while supporting the company's international growth strategy and strengthening its position within the payments ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across international markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with merchants, PSPs, banks, acquirers, payment providers, and technology partners.
- Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to contract signing and handover.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new commercial opportunities.
- Generate and qualify a healthy pipeline of prospective clients and partners.
- Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and presentations with potential partners.
- Prepare commercial proposals, business cases, and partnership agreements.
- Collaborate with Product, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Support teams to ensure successful partner onboarding.
- Coordinate new client and partner integrations with internal stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and business meetings.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline updates, and commercial forecasts.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies within the payments industry.
- Build long-term relationships with strategic accounts and identify opportunities for account growth.
Provide regular commercial updates and market insights to the leadership team.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, or Account Management.
- Experience working within FinTech, Payments, Banking, SaaS, iGaming, or E-commerce.
- Proven experience managing complex B2B sales cycles.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience working with enterprise clients and strategic partners.
- Good understanding of payment processing, acquiring, PSPs, banking infrastructure, or financial services.
- Experience working with CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, or similar).
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
Fluent English.
Success in the First 90 Days
- Successfully onboard into the commercial processes and product offering.
- Build a qualified pipeline of prospective clients and partners.
- Establish relationships with key market stakeholders.
- Deliver the first commercial opportunities into the sales pipeline.
- Successfully support at least one partnership or client integration.
- Gain a strong understanding of the company's products, positioning, and target markets.
Become an active representative of the company within the industry.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proactive Business Development professional who enjoys opening doors, building relationships, and creating commercial opportunities.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, thrives in an international environment, and knows how to turn conversations into long-term partnerships. Rather than waiting for inbound opportunities, you actively identify prospects, build trust with decision-makers, and help expand the company's presence across new markets.