Business Development Director

Encompass Corporation•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Encompass enables fast, accurate identity validation and verification of corporate customers, and a gold standard approach to KYC. Our award-winning corporate digital identity (CDI) platform incorporates real-time data and documents from authoritative global public data sources and private customer information, to create and maintain digital risk profiles. Utilizing the expertise of a global transformation team of KYC and banking industry experts, as well as strategic data, technology and consulting partnerships, enables seamless integration of Encompass into existing workflows and systems. With Encompass the world’s leading banks improve customer experience and increase business opportunities through consistent regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. With offices in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London, New York, and Sydney, we are a rapidly growing international company offering a chance to be part of our success - read on if you think you’re up for the challenge. As we continue on our mission to replace inefficient and error-prone manual KYC processes with Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), we are seeking a seasoned and ambitious Business Development Director to help drive new business sales and lead strategic client engagement, particularly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks across the US & Canada. As a Business Development Director, you will take a leadership role in securing new logo deals with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks, focusing on high-value enterprise sales within the fintech space. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to close complex deals, exceed quotas, and develop long-term client relationships.

Requirements

Proven track record in enterprise SaaS sales within the fintech industry, with a focus on Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks.
Demonstrated ability to secure new logo deals and exceed annual quotas of $1M–$1.5M.
Expertise in leading complex sales cycles and closing high-value deals.
Experience in developing and executing strategic account plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a history of engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders.
Ambitious, driven, and eager to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in selling KYC, AML, Risk, or Compliance solutions.

Responsibilities

Achieve New Business Revenue Targets: Consistently meet or exceed a quota of $1M–$1.5M within a designated territory.
New Logo Acquisition: Focus on winning new business by identifying and engaging prospective Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking clients.
Lead the Sales Process: Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing, ensuring a seamless client experience.
Strategic Account Planning: Develop and execute account plans that align with client needs and drive sustainable growth.
Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and consistent deal flow.
Market Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of the fintech industry, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to clients.
Collaboration and Alignment: Work closely with sales management, pre-sales, marketing, product, consulting, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and success throughout the sales process.
Ambassadorship: Represent Encompass at client-facing engagements and industry events, positioning the company as a leader in fintech.
Sales Tools and Methodology: Fully utilize Encompass's sales tools, processes, and methodologies to maximize efficiency and results.