Business Development Executive French Speaking (Mandatory)

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK India Germany and France. Using advanced technology all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding low fees and innovative features we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts :

• Tide is available for UK Indian German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members : 800000 UK and 800000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - were diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London with a member support and technology centre in Sofia Bulgaria technology centres in Serbia Romania Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi India

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Onboarding Team is a front-line team looking to convert as many prospective / cold leads into becoming a Tide Member and taking advantage of many Tide products during their Onboarding period. We collaborate with marketing product and the KYC Teams to ensure a seamless Onboarding experience for prospective members providing key insights to all stakeholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Business Development Executive you responsibilities will include :

Driving market expansion Engage with prospective SME members address objections and effectively communicate the benefits of using the Tide app for their business needs.

Converting leads into active members Proactively call prospective members who have started an application provide support and guide them through the completion process to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Building strong relationships Establish trust and rapport with prospective members understanding their business needs and identifying opportunities to introduce relevant financial products and services.

Ensuring compliance and troubleshooting issues Work closely with KYC agents to verify documentation assist members in resolving any application issues and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

Maximizing upselling opportunities Stay up to date with our product offerings and use your consultative sales approach to recommend additional services that align with the needs of prospective members.

Providing valuable insights Gather feedback from potential members on any challenges they encounter during onboarding and share these insights with internal teams to drive continuous improvements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Business Development Executive you will be the key link between our finance app and potential SME members helping them understand the value of joining a leading fintech platform. Your role requires a blend of strong sales skills customer-centric thinking and adaptability to convert high-interest leads into active members.

We are looking for someone who :

Has native-level proficiency in spoken and written French to engage effectively with our target market.

Brings experience in telesales business development or customer service with a proven ability to convert leads into customers.

Is target-driven and commercially focused with the ability to upsell relevant products and maximize revenue opportunities.

Is a proactive self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Thrives in an agile setting adapting to shifting priorities new products and changing market dynamics.

Puts members first ensuring a smooth and engaging onboarding experience while addressing any objections or concerns.

Has strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail especially when working with KYC requirements and compliance processes.

(Ideally) has knowledge of compliance KYC AML and financial regulations or previous experience in the fintech sector.

(Bonus) Has experience using Zendesk predictive dialers or other CRM / sales engagement tools to optimize workflows.

This role is perfect for someone who is self-motivated resilient and passionate about helping SMEs access the best financial solutions.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status national origin veteran neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment where everyones voice is heard.

At Tide we thrive on diversity embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success helping us build products that meet our members diverse needs. We are One Team committed to transparency and ensuring everyones voice is heard.

Disclaimer

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Your safety and trust are important to us and we are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.

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Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1