Business Development Manager – China Partnerships

About the role

A global online trading and Forex investment group with over 20 years of experience is looking for a Business Development Manager to work remotely. The role focuses on generating and managing partnerships for the China region, growing the business and expanding the brand locally. The candidate will build the partnership base, develop strategic partner relations and act as a point of contact for key partners.

Key responsibilities

• Establish strong strategic partner relations and partnerships in the region to drive profitable growth
• Recruit and introduce new partners on an ongoing basis
• Carry out market and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks and emerging opportunities
• Manage and maintain an active partnership pipeline using CRM tools and give accurate forecasts to leadership
• Sourcing, approaching and communicating with local partners to build long-term relationships
• Travel to meet partners and present the company's products and services
• Build and maintain a strong network of lead sources

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial development or partnerships manager in the trading industry (FX or CFD)
• Transferable book of business desirable
• Proven ability to negotiate partnership terms and commercial agreements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence partners at all levels
• Initiative, entrepreneurial attitude, strong decision-making and highly self-motivated
• Native Mandarin speaker with strong command of English

Required skills

• Working knowledge of trading platforms, preferably MT4/MT5
• CRM tools for managing the partnership pipeline