Team Leader - Sales

Job description / Role

The successful candidate will play a critical role in acquiring new SME clients and driving loan sales across the UAE.

Client Details

The client is a dynamic fintech company specializing in invoicing and payments. As a fast-growing startup, they focus on SME financing solutions

Description

They are seeking an experienced Relationship Manager/Team Leader to join the growing sales team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in acquiring new SME clients and driving loan sales across the UAE. Reporting to the COO, the role involves:

* Identifying and onboarding SME clients requiring financing solutions.
* Leveraging an extensive supplier network and existing sales force to generate leads.
* Managing and eventually leading a team of Relationship Managers.
* Collaborating with independent consultants and external partners to optimize deal flow.
* Driving business development through strategic partnerships and networking within the banking and fintech sectors.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to lead and grow a team within a fast-scaling fintech startup.
* Access to a strong pipeline of potential clients and extensive industry partnerships.
* A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment

* 5-6 years of experience in business banking, SME finance, or fintech sales within the UAE.
* A proven track record of acquiring new clients and achieving high sales targets.
* An existing book of SME clients that can be brought to the business.
* Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop long-term partnerships.
* Experience managing or mentoring a sales team, with leadership potential.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.