Junior Sales Account Executive, Sydney

OANDA is a global leader in online multi-asset trading services, currency data, corporate payments and FX services.

Everyone at OANDA is focused on our vision to transform how our customers can meet all their currency needs. From our roots in 1996 that provided free currency exchange information to launching a multi-award winning global FX and CFD trading business to our recent new venture of money transfer. OANDA is now a major global player.

Join us and: 

• Work on an award-winning platform that processes billions of dollars every day.
• Be on a team that’s responsible for company-wide top priority projects.
• Deliver reliable software on an agile team striving for continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve the daily trading experience of thousands of customers.
• Improve yourself and your team through education and continuous learning. 

How do we work? 

In our global Sales Outbound Team we are responsible for acquisition of new OANDA's Clients via phone, e-mail and text messages - we identify potential Clients, provide daily services to them, build up positive relationships and closing deals.

Sales experience in the financial industry is not necessary as training will be provided. This is a unique chance to build key transferable skills in the financial space, with plenty of growth and development opportunities available at OANDA.

You will also have an opportunity to travel to attend events and meet clients or partners in Australia and the APAC region.

We work in a hybrid model - we'd love to meet you in the Sydney CBD office from time to time with respect to your own commitments. This role requires flexibility to work in 8-hours shifts between 9am and 8pm Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming applications and identify conversion opportunities, and turn prospective warm leads into new traders by providing services and making outbound phone calls and/or emails
• Keep up-to-date with the markets and give clients general markets overview in a compliant manner
• Facilitate introductions to Relationship Managers where appropriate
• Communicate marketing promotions to new OANDA clients
• Provide information about the OANDA’s various platforms and its features
• Build and develop client relationships 
• Follow industry news about competitors’ products and services and share within the team
• Cooperating with internal teams to drive smooth client onboarding experience and to resolve client queries and/or expectations
• Assist with seminars, webinars and client events if required.

Requirements:

• Passion and desire to work in sales.
• Show determination and tenacity in achieving and exceeding goals, always seeking opportunities for new business.
• 1-year experience and a good understanding of trading and financial markets is a plus.
• Previous experience in FX, CFD industry is a plus
• Mandarin or Cantonese language fluency is a plus
• Adaptable problem solver, looking for alternative solutions.
• Very good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to grasp complex concepts quickly. 
• Flexibility to attend the international traders fairs/events mainly in the ASEAN region (once or twice a year). 

OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible. 

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