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Join us as a Head of Travel and Gaming, where you’ll play a pivotal leadership role driving strategic initiatives, optimising performance, and delivering sustainable commercial growth. This role requires a leader with commercial acumen, exceptional relationship-building capability, and the ability to deliver results through strategic thinking and effective team leadership. You will be a key member of the Hospitality & Leisure, Travel and Gaming Leadership team, guiding and supporting our UK client base while shaping the future direction of the Travel and Gaming portfolio.
Job Responsibility
To manage sales and set the strategic direction. Provide support to the bank's senior management team, and to manage sales risk across the organisation
Development of strategic direction for sales, including the implementation of up to date methodologies and processes
Management of sales, including oversight of colleagues and their performance, implementation of departmental goals and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness
Relationship management of sales stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third party services
Development and implementation of policies and procedures for sales
Management of sales risk, including identification of potential risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the bank’s sales and compliance functions
Monitoring the financial performance of sales department, including revenue, profitability, and cost control
Conducting thorough market research to understand market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to identify market opportunities
Requirements
Proven leadership capability with the ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams, including strong sales coaching experience
Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of supporting teams to deliver against and exceed sales targets and KPIs
Excellent client communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and manage effective relationships across a range of stakeholders
Solid understanding of the Travel sector
Demonstrated experience within payments, including Sales, Account Management and leadership responsibilities
Experience leading change initiatives and guiding teams successfully through periods of transformation
Nice to have
Experience in sales reporting and performance analysis (training can be provided)
Established network or knowledge of travel or gaming industry contacts
Strong sales presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage clients effectively
Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders