French Speaking | Business Development Team Leader

Confidential client

  • Location: Limassol, Cyprus
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Employment type: full time
  • Date posted: 2026-10-12

French Speaking | Business Development Team Leader

Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Employment: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: Up to €3,000 gross per month, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonuses

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a well-established and CySEC-regulated investment firm based in Limassol, we are seeking an experienced French-speaking Business Development Team Leader to lead commercial activities and support business expansion across French-speaking markets.

The ideal candidate will combine strong business development and sales expertise with proven leadership abilities, a results-driven approach, and a solid understanding of the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance

  • Lead, coach, and motivate the Business Development team to achieve individual and departmental targets.

  • Monitor team performance, establish KPIs, and implement strategies to improve productivity and commercial results.

  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support ongoing team development.

  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

Business Development & Market Expansion

  • Develop and execute business development strategies targeting French-speaking markets.

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities, clients, introducing brokers (IBs), affiliates, and strategic partners.

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and business partners.

  • Lead commercial negotiations and support the development of partnership agreements.

  • Identify market trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for business growth.

Account Management & Commercial Operations

  • Oversee key accounts and ensure high standards of relationship management and partner satisfaction.

  • Support the team in managing complex commercial discussions and developing high-value opportunities.

  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and monitor conversion rates, partner activity, and revenue performance.

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Compliance, Operations, and other departments to support commercial initiatives.

  • Prepare regular performance reports, sales forecasts, and market updates for senior management.

  • Ensure business development activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.

  • Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or a related commercial function.

  • Previous experience as a Team Leader, Sales Supervisor, or Business Development Manager.

  • Experience within the Financial Investments | Services or iGaming is a must.

  • Strong knowledge of French-speaking markets and their commercial environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and achieve commercial targets.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

  • Experience working with CRM systems, sales pipelines, and performance reporting.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Commercially focused, proactive, and capable of working independently.

  • Already based in Cyprus, Eligible to work in Cyprus | No relocation will be provided.

What’s Offered

  • Competitive gross monthly salary of up to €3,000, depending on experience.

  • Performance-based bonuses.

  • Leadership and career development opportunities within an established international investment firm.

  • Lunch allowance.

  • Funding for relevant professional courses and training.

  • Modern working tools and resources.

  • Professional, multicultural, and supportive working environment.

Applications

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the official job portal using the APPLY button provided below.

All applications will be handled confidentially, and only shortlisted candidates meeting the relevant requirements will be contacted.

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