Business Development Executive
We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and resourceful Business Development Executive (BDE) to join our growing team in a fast-growing FX payments desk. The primary responsibility of the BDE is to source and qualify leads, then set up prospect meetings for the senior sales team. This role is critical to driving pipeline growth and ensuring our sales team has a steady flow of qualified opportunities.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to learn the business and develop a career path in the FX payments space. You will have the opportunity for ongoing sales training to development to grow a career within the business.
About Us
Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency.
Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across:
• Global payments and receivables
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Treasury management
• Finance reconciliations
We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America, backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Key Responsibilities
Hunt. Research and identify high-potential prospects across our target industries using LinkedIn, industry intel, events, and modern prospecting tools — then craft outreach that actually gets replies.
Engage. Get prospects on the phone, on email, and in their inbox. Run sharp discovery conversations to understand their business, their pain, and where Sokin fits.
Qualify. Separate the signal from the noise. Assess fit against clear criteria and arm the senior sales team with insights that make every meeting count.
Book. Set qualified meetings and demos for senior salespeople — and own the handoff so nothing falls through the cracks.
Sharpen. Keep the CRM tight, track your follow-ups, and feed what you're learning on the front line back into our playbooks. Your insights will shape how we sell.
What you'll bring
0-3 years experience in a customer facing role
Excellent written and verbal communication — you know how to earn attention fast
Natural rapport-builder with genuine curiosity about how businesses work
Hands-on experience with CRMs and sales engagement platforms
A competitive streak: you want to beat targets, not just hit them
Sharp organisation and time management — you run your day like a pipeline
Comfort with pace: we move quickly, and so will you
If you don’t meet all of the criteria but you are still hungry and motivated to grow your career in sales, please apply!
What's in it for you
A seat at a Morgan Stanley-backed fintech during its steepest growth curve
Structured sales training and a clear path into senior sales roles
A product that's genuinely easy to get excited about — and easier to sell
Hybrid working from our London base
A collaborative, ambitious, international team that celebrates wins loudly
Unmatched company culture and socials (we recently had a whole company offsite to Lisbon)
Career Progression
We want you to grow as we grow and we see the BDE function as the next generation of sales talent, we recently promoted three BDEs, two have been promoted to BDM positions.Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.
