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Business Development Executive

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Fortrade logoFortrade · Watford
£27K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago
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About the role

Most companies talk about progression. At Fortrade, your numbers do the talking. We are a global CFD and Forex trading provider, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Reference: 609970), established in 2013. Our Watford team works exclusively with UK-based FCA clients in a non-advisory, execution-only environment. We are growing and we are looking for people who want to grow with us - not just fill a seat.

Responsibilities

  • You will join our conversion team, speaking daily with clients who have already shown interest in our platform. Your job is simple in theory and demanding in practice:
  • Build genuine relationships with clients over the phone and by email
  • Provide clear, fair information on our products, platform and educational services
  • Support clients through to creating and activating their live account
  • No cold calling. Existing Inbound Leads Only. Every person you speak to has already registered with us.
  • The Growth Path:
  • This is where it gets interesting.
  • The timeline is yours to control. We have seen it happen in four months.

Requirements

  • A natural communicator - someone people warm to quickly
  • Resilience under pressure. Not every call goes your way
  • Hunger to grow, not just to start
  • Coachable - the system works if you work it
  • Professional telephone manner and strong written communication
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and FCA compliance standards
  • No finance degree needed. Attitude and drive will take you further here than any qualification.
  • What You Get:
  • One week fully paid in-house training before you take a single call
  • Performance-based commission from your first conversion
  • Weekly and monthly incentives - when the team hits the target, the team goes for lunch
  • Annual salary review
  • Fast-track progression - based entirely on performance
  • Contributory pension after 3 months
  • Employee Assistance Programme - free wellbeing support for you and your family
  • Annual eye test
  • Complimentary snacks and coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • If your numbers talk, we will listen.
  • Fortrade Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA, FRN: 609970. Non-advisory, execution-only role. Employees do not provide financial advice. CFD trading involves significant risk of loss.
  • Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role.

Additional Information

Job Title: Business Development Executive - FCA Regulated Financial Services Location : Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: £26,500 Guaranteed Base Salary + OTE £35K-£38K Performance-Based Commission, Fast-Track Progression to a Senior Account Manager (Retention) with up to base and commission combine £60K-£65K + Job type: Full time, Permanent


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