JOB DESCRIPTION

Currency Consultant /Senior Currency Consultant

Reports to: Sales Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary function of the Currency Consultant is to introduce commercial clients, to the business of Corporate FX. so as to form a mutually beneficial, long standing business relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SOURCING LEADS

Using a variety of mediums to source potential business leads that have a commercial foreign currency requirement . These include use of the Internet, trade directories, gaining referrals and networking.

COLD CALLING

To establish, contact and build relationships with commercial business'. The majority of contact will be via the telephone, with good use of the internet and faximile to supply further information. To utilise marketing material to support the sales process.

MARKET KNOWLEDGE

To acquire and maintain suitable market knowledge, in order to pass on and discuss with clients. To deliver talks to colleagues to stimulate debate on a regular basis.

DATA MANAGEMENT

To collect and maintain relevant and accurate information that reflects client conversation and relevant facts.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop a good working relationship with all staff.
• To attend and support corporate functions and .
• It is also the responsibility of the AE to ensure that they, when felt necessary, identify areas of training required if an area of the business is not fully understood

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory duties will be negligible, unless otherwise agreed with the management. However all Account Executives are expected to offer support and encouragement to their peers.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A good understanding of the Foreign Currency and Financial Markets.
• A good understanding of Sales and Sales process.
• Communication Skills.
• Self discipline and motivation.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

That the Currency Consultant will receive full training to reach the required levels of performance and competencies. The Currency Consultant will continually asses his own development and development needs. Ongoing training and development will be updated and progressed continually. It is also the responsibility of the development to identify any training needs and request specific training sessions.

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT

Public contact will be extensive, as a result of ongoing communication with commercial enterprises. This will normally centre on the Chief Financial Officer or Financial Director / Financial Decision Maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

No excessive or unusual physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Normal working hours are 8:00 - 5:00, however the Currency Consultant will be expected to complete the hours necessary to achieve the expected company standards and performance. To this end the Currency Consultant will need to be flexible and prepared to work until the job is properly done.

As a valued member of the team, there is also a responsibility to engage in any activity which supports or develops production, profitability or progress of the business.