CFD Sales Team Leader / Sales Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced CFD Sales Team Leader / Sales Manager to join and grow our Auckland‑based sales team. This is a hands‑on leadership position. The successful candidate will manage sales performance while also recruiting, building, training and developing a strong local sales team. Candidates with experience in CFD, Forex, online trading, brokerage or related financial services are preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit and build a high‑performing CFD sales team in Auckland.
• Identify, interview and hire suitable BDMs / Sales Executives.
• Provide structured onboarding and training for new team members.
• Train the team on CFD products, client acquisition, sales processes, CRM usage and relationship management.
• Coach team members through calls, meetings and day‑to‑day sales activities.
• Set individual and team targets and actively manage performance against KPIs.
• Develop sales strategies to acquire new clients, traders, IBs and business partners.
• Support team members in developing their own client and partner networks.
• Conduct regular sales meetings, training sessions and performance reviews.
• Identify underperformance early and provide coaching and improvement plans.
• Work closely with senior management on recruitment, team expansion and market development.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance with company policies.

Required profile

• Previous experience in the CFD / Forex / online brokerage industry.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Sales Manager, Senior BDM or similar commercial role.
• Strong understanding of CFD/Forex client acquisition and relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and build a sales team.
• Proven sales and business development skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and people‑management abilities.
• Target‑driven and comfortable working in a performance‑based environment.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Attractive performance‑based commission and management incentives.
• Opportunity to build and lead your own sales team.
• Clear career progression based on team size and performance.
• Support from an established international CFD business.
• Significant autonomy in developing the New Zealand market.