Branch Manager - Sydney

Are you looking to work for one of the best?
FIRMA Foreign Exchange was recently named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada (2011 and 2013) and Recommended Employer in the Australian Business Awards (2012).  Check out our other awards here: http://firmafx.com/ca-en/company/awards-and-distinctions/.
FIRMA Foreign Exchange is one of the world’s leading foreign exchange brokers (B2B) with locations across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States and Australia. Our company has over 17,000 customers worldwide and 23 international branch offices.
We trade in all major international currencies in excess of 5 billion dollars annually. Working with financial institutions worldwide, we process trades for businesses of all sizes. Furthermore, we offer our clients international wire transfers, foreign currency drafts, forward contracts, foreign currency payables services and exclusive market information.
We are looking for a passionate, results oriented sales leader to provide overall branch management by leading a team of trading sales professionals to over achieve against objectives by delivering real personal service to our customers and exceptional sales performance from the team. This role is a great opportunity to lead the growth of our Branch in Sydney and be a self-reliant, independent individual who will report directly to the Executive Vice President, Global Sales.

Exciting Opportunity for a Great Sales Manager

-Sydney Branch-

Position Requirements:

• Effectively manage the branch in building and maintaining a strong client base as well as continually source new business.
• Responsible for the supervision and productivity of all trading activity in the branch location. 7 Corporate Traders, 4 Business Development Associates, 1 Compliance Officer and 2 Administrators.
• Ensure financial security measures (settlement) are adhered to in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
• Support the team to ensure that strategic planning and profit targets for the branch are achieved.
• Responsible for mentoring, developing, and motivating the sales team as well as providing feedback to employees with regards to performance issues.
• Oversee all human resources tasks including recruitment, selection and training for branch.
• Regular reporting and constant communication with Canadian headquarters.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Related post-secondary education or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of business development, sales and management experience.
• 2+ years of proven sales training success.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop learning partnership with business units within an organization.
• A first-class understanding of quality customer service.
• Change agent in a fast paced environment.
• Exceptional organization, leadership and people management skills.
• High degree of self-motivation, combined with effective time management and coaching skills. 

If you know how to get the best out of people as a leader by establishing, effectively managing and developing a talented team and still enjoy the sale and customer interaction that will deliver profitable, sustainable growth and long term customer relationships then this is your ideal role.
We will reward you with a competitive base salary and bonus structure. Also included are employer paid company benefits and perks. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and education.

If you are a passionate, results oriented people manager, creative, innovative and ambitious, we want to hear from you. 

Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter to: careers@FIRMAfx.com

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition Closing Date:  January 13, 2014