Strategic Business Development Director

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: London
Job Description:

Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional collaboration under a “New Business Mission” to deliver sales and revenue growth (Solution Consulting, Client Delivery, Product Management, Marketing and Finance)

Build pipeline, nurture leads and close contracts to meet and exceed new logo business targets

Deliver a new Go‑To‑Market strategy against a clear addressable market

Develop and execute sales campaigns, based on ACI’s unique value proposition, differentiators and market drivers

Be the external market voice for product roadmap needs; work with Product Management and internal teams ensuring customer feedback and needs are shared for future opportunities

Be disciplined & focused: qualification, win strategies and pursuit tactics aren’t buzzwords; document plans and pursue excellence relentlessly

Execute on key employee and business initiatives as required to support strategic and operating plans

Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Requirements

Significant years of relevant business management experience in Banking and/or financial services technology

Deep Payments knowledge is not an absolute must, but understanding how to operate across Banks, Building Societies, EMIs and PSPs is critical

Track record of creating go‑to‑market strategies and executing against operating plan

Desire to translate issues into client outcomes rather than lead with product specification; experience in leading with value tailored to individuals, functions and organisations

An existing network across UK, Irish and Nordic based banks, fintech and PSPs (multi‑level contacts) and passion for building new value‑based relationships

Excellent relationship and selling skills – delivery of results

In‑depth industry knowledge across regulation, market trends and buyer requirements

Thoughtful and accurate Sales process management

Behavioural must haves: Integrity, Commercial Acumen and Building Trusted Relationships

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Posted: July 10th, 2026