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Business Development Manager (SME ) – London   As a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease, Convera is seeking a Business Development Manager ( SME ) to drive sales of complex products, hedging solutions, and FX, within our London office, supporting sales across The UK.  The Role:   We are looking for tenacious, motivated individuals with a competitive mindset to build a pipeline of Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) and achieve new business revenue by addressing their international payments and hedging needs.  - Lead Generation:    * Leverage your deep understanding of Convera’s value proposition to build a suitable pipeline to attract new clients for our [B2B SME division]  * Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as revenue setting targets, and report them on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to drive new business through a mix of payment and hedging solutions  * Focus on Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) aligning with Partners under the direction of Sr. Business Development Managers (Sr. BDMs), Head of Desk, or Sales Leaders  * Proactively seek new business opportunities through cold calls, networking events, referrals, exhibitions, and partnerships  * Use sales tools like Salesforce, Highspot, and ZoomInfo to generate leads (using emails, cold calls, etc.) to generate new sales opportunities  * Manage the sales cycle up to client onboarding, before transitioning to the client account management team  - Relationship Building & Management:   * Introduce relevant support functions such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Corporate Hedging Manager (CHM), and/or Sales Leaders/Heads of Desk to clients  * Build and maintain long lasting client relationships with associated organizations, partners, and advisors of our prospective client  * Collaborate with internal teams to build a strong external network of Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) partner   - Negotiations & Contract Management:   * Influence clients ranging from start-up owners to directors, to C-suite executives of targeted corporations  * Ensure contract compliance by working closely with the Compliance team  * Ensure client adoption of our services by scheduling regular meetings to discuss and review progress, and own an undertaking of a general “health check” of client’s status  * Maintain documentation of all relevant SFDC records (e.g., sales diary, prospect’s next steps, etc.)  - Collaboration & Coordination:   * Work closely with internal teams (i.e., including bid, customer assurance, pre-sales, and customer care) to ensure seamless service deliver  - Reporting & Analysis:   * Maintain accurate forecasts and knowledge of clients’ currency needs, risks, and opportunities  * Perform market analysis and attend industry events   Basic Qualifications:    * [2-5] years financial services sector experience in FX (i.e., understanding of financial markets and their instrument   * B2B sales experience  * Experience in consultative selling, corporate negotiations, and customer acquisition (including networking events, trade fairs, cold calling, etc.)  * Strong understanding of bulk payment processing, international payments, accounting systems, and platform integration  * Financially astute and proven ability to achieve or exceed KPIs and revenue targets  * Ability to work both independently and within a fast-paced team environment  * Fluent in English (oral and written) * Willingness to attain [Level 3 CISI Certificate (i.e., Introduction to securities and investments)] and/or [Level 4 CISI Certificate (Investment advice diploma)] within 6 months of hire   Preferred Qualifications:   * Experience in corporate sales or management consulting  * Foreign Exchange (FX) knowledge preferred, especially with payments, risk management, and/or hedging solutions  * Familiarity with the Miller-Heiman strategic selling framework or similar sales methodologies  * Detailed knowledge of the geographical area of reference in terms of banking environment, including established professional networks, competition, and technology supplier  * Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA is a plus   About Convera   Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance, with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera’s financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories.   Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.   As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.   We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including: ·   * Competitive salary  * Opportunity to earn a bonus (dependent on performance)  * Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization  *  Corporate benefits   There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments.   Apply now!

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com [wppmedia.com]. 2577 - EU Account Manager - GCS Role Summary and Impact  PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities for the position of Account Manager at OpenDoor, WPP’s bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next-level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles [https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles], and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Measurement Programme Manager. This is a full-time position based in London. This role reports into the Measurement Director. RESPONSIBILITIES The Account Manager owns end – to – end delivery of the client’s geo holdout experimentation programme, partnering with Amazon’s Measurement team and cross functional WPP specialists (planning, activation, measurement, account management) to ensure statistically rigorous execution, clear weekly and post campaign reporting (including cost impact and spend reconciliation), and measurable business impact. Broader core responsibilities include: * Owns the end-to-end experimentation programme-intake, prioritisation, governance, workback schedules, and risk/issue management – ensuring consistency and scalability. * Partners with clients to align objectives, scope and cadence, maintaining clear communication and high satisfaction throughout. * Establishes and governs ways of working that drive efficiency and quality; equips teams with the processes, tools and clarity needed to deliver * Coordinates cross-functional delivery – ensuring media plans and activation setups reflect test designs * Ensures methodological rigour – readiness, compliance, and documentation – to produce credible, repeatable results and recommendations * Leads reporting – running weekly status and post campaign reporting to validate live test status, surface risks and quantify cost impact; reconciles spend versus planned and ensures audit compliance is adhered to * Champions continuous improvement – advances automation/AI enabled efficiencies across planning, QA, and reporting * Upholds the client’s bar for excellence and accuracy by enforcing rigorous QA, documentation, and audit compliance across test implementation, data integrity, and reporting; implements quarterly peer review checkpoints and approval checks to ensure zero-defect against deliverables Skills and Experience * Experience in project management / analytics or a related field * Client and stakeholder management – strong communicator who builds trust and can manage up * Media planning/activation fluency and tooling – able to read/update media plans, familiarity with Digital platforms (DV360, Meta, TikTok, Snap), strong Excel capabilities, SQL/Python and experience using AI to apply efficiencies and creating AI agents are a plus * Measurement / Analytics literacy – experience or strong interest in experimentation, hypotheses/KPIs, contamination control, comfortable partnering with analysts * Process and governance excellence – designs/enforces SOWs, RACIs, experience using Wrike, trade-off/risk management and ability to coordinate teams/markets to drive efficiency and quality * Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively Life at WPP Media & Benefits  Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.   We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.  Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location  Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy] for more information on how we process the information you provide.    While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.     #LI-Promoted  Please read our Privacy Notice [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment] for more information on how we process the information you provide.