Sales Account Manager – Leeds (Must be based in the Leeds area)
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About This Role
Ria Money Transfer, a business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), delivers innovative financial services including fast, secure, and affordable global money transfers to millions of customers along with currency exchange, mobile top‑up, bill payment and check cashing services, offering a reliable omnichannel experience. With over 600,000 locations in nearly 200 countries and territories, our purpose remains to open ways for a better everyday life.
We believe we can create a world in which people are empowered to build the life they dream of, no matter who they are or where they are. One customer, one family, one community at a time.
Ria's mission is to be the most progressive money transfer company in the world by offering service excellence and the most competitive and reliable remittance payment services to our customers.
As a RIA Account Manager (AM), your main role is to expand the network of agents in a designated territory in Leeds. Your role is to present the RIA Money Transfer Services Limited as a business opportunity, to sign them up as agents and to have an understanding and appreciation of their requirements.
Basic salary £28,000 to £32,000 + Commission. For this role, we’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who possess Eastern European language skills such as Romanian, Czech, Albanian, or Bulgarian.
Roles & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
* Overall responsibility of developing, retaining and managing a portfolio of businesses which will act as agents, to provide RIA money transfer services.
* Present RIA to potential agents and manage the entire sales process from identifying prospects, cold calling, face to face meetings, conducting presentations and user demonstrations.
* Spend a major part of your time (around 90%) out of the office recruiting new agents and developing existing ones in your territory.
* Actively and successfully manage the sign‑up, set‑up and training process of agents; and provide solutions where challenging matters arise.
* Develop strong relationships with agents to ensure long term loyalty to the Company.
* Use solid financial and business acumen to demonstrate the value of the service proposition to the prospective agent.
* Provide the agents on day to day basis with standard POS material, system and compliance training to reach the maximum potential from the location.
* Grow the volume of transactions by being a visible presence in the marketplace (including implementing local marketing plans when necessary).
* Respond to requested information from the company and agents in a timely manner.
* Actively demonstrate an understanding of RIA operations and systems.
* Act as a representative of RIA at events, acting in a professional manner with the aim to gain new business leads and contacts.
* Keep abreast of issues affecting money transfer companies and the industry, collecting competitor intelligence.
* Produce and administer a competition database that is relevant to this market on a regular basis.
* Report to the Regional Manager and Sales Manager on a regular and timely basis to ensure they are fully and correctly briefed in all aspects of your work.
* Complete the ‘Weekly Report’ plan in full and email it to your manager to be reviewed every week.
* Attend sales meetings on a timely and regular basis.
Qualifications & Experience
* Fluent in English + additional language.
* At least 2 years experience in a Field Sales role (Preferred).
* Experience working with other money transfer companies would be a bonus.
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
* Experience working within a target‑driven team environment.
* Experience working with clients and building relationships.
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent time‑management skills.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Business development experience.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to translate regulatory requirements into understandable everyday customer language.
* Well‑organised and thorough, even under pressure.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Availability to travel around the designated territory as needed; flexibility for longer distance trips as required by the business.
Competencies & Skills
Communication
* Strong communicator – oral, written and telephone skills.
* Active listening skills.
* Multitasking.
* Planning.
* Time management.
* Analytical skills.
* Result driver.
Personal Effectiveness
* Acts with integrity.
* Demonstrates adaptability.
* Personal organisation.
* Sensitive to cultural differences.
* Resilient and tenacity.
* Leadership skills.
* Good business judgement.
* Problem‑solving skills.
Technical & Interpersonal
* Influences others at all levels.
* Builds relationships.
* Customer relationship‑orientated.
* Teamwork.
Ria Money Transfer offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The reasonable estimated pay for this role ranges from £28,000 to £32,000. Actual compensation is based upon factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Ria Money Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Check out our website to learn more about the company at: http://www.riamoneytransfer.com/
The position responsibilities outlined above are intended to define the general contents and requirements to perform this job. It is not to be taken as a complete statement of responsibilities or requirements. This job description does not restrict the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job as needed.
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