Director, Business Development - Financial Services
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry? Are you interested in helping international brands/organizations find and implement solutions that allow them to communicate, operate and sell their products and services efficiently and effectively? And are you the type of person who enjoys an integrity focused, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, innovative, vibrant environment? Then we'd like to hear from you!
TransPerfect was founded with a mission to help the world's businesses navigate the global marketplace. Today, we have grown to be an industry leader organization by helping clients globalize their business no matter what service they might need. TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, subtitling and dubbing, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, and any kind of technology solution.
Thatβs enough about us β what about you? We look for and appreciate anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in! We offer a fast growth path for career and personal development and provide full training around our services, technology solutions and workflows. Therefore the key skills we are looking for are solid communication and relationship building abilities, keeping a cool head under pressure and really owning your role, taking responsibility for your clients and their business success.
TransPerfect is looking for established sales professionals to further develop our engagement model. The Director of Business Development will be responsible for identifying and engaging with client prospects as well as managing client relationships during the full life cycle of client campaigns. Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role required.
The main focus of the role is to utilise your existing knowledge and experience within the Financial Services sector to develop new business relationships and new accounts via a direct sales approach.
Key position responsibilities:
Source and close new clients through referrals, cold calling, networking, and other means (tradeshows, regional organizations, etc.)
Build a productive pipeline and manage each phase of the sales process
Cultivate and maintain long term relationships with clients by delivering elite client service and engaging them by using knowledge of each industry and organization
Formulate sales plan to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
Generate daily outreach efforts (direct mail, digital marketing, cold calls) to prospective clients
Develop an effective understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and competitive advantages of TransPerfect's services
Present TransPerfect's solutions via one-on-one, group, online and in-person meetings
Set and manage client expectations while consulting with each client for best practices
Manage and control pricing and contractual issues
Travel (including multiple annual conferences, client meetings) - domestic and/or international
Essential skills required:
Commit to a high level of integrity and service
Deliver quality work
Service focused with a desire to exceed clientsβ expectations
Owning your performance and taking responsibility
Multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
Commit to always treating everyone (from clients to co-workers to vendors to business partners) with the ultimate level of respect
Work well in a team with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures
Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients and co-workers
Celebrate diversity and embrace new ideas and differing perspectives
Be financially responsible and make sound financial decisions
Take active measures to achieve results and solve problems
Essential experience required:
Bachelorβs Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years successful sales experience
Superior written and spoken communication skills in the local language
Familiarity and ability to communicate value and competitive advantages
TransPerfect values equal opportunities. Applicants are therefore considered regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, belief, descent, genes, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status or other characteristics worthy of protection. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and encouraged. If you experience any issues with your application process or require assistance please contact ----- style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;">
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Director, Business Development - Financial Services roles across TransPerfect's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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