We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Sales Manager based in Mumbai to lead TradeLab s expansion across Western India. This is a high-impact, hunter-focused role tasked with building new client relationships with discount brokers, full-service brokers, banks, and fintech platforms. The role involves minimal account nurturing, with a primary focus on prospecting, pipeline development, and closing high-value deals. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise, an established network in the capital markets, broking, and fintech sectors, and a proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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New Business Development:
Drive aggressive acquisition of new clients across Western India by targeting entities aligned with TradeLab s Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), including discount brokers, full-service brokers, banks, and fintech platforms. -
Pipeline Management:
Build, manage, and maintain a robust sales pipeline by prospecting, qualifying leads, and advancing opportunities through discovery, demonstrations, proposal creation, negotiation, and deal closure. -
End-to-End Sales Ownership:
Lead complex, enterprise-grade sales cycles from initial outreach to contract signing, engaging senior stakeholders such as CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and Heads of Broking. -
Solution Positioning:
Collaborate closely with solutions architects and product teams to tailor and position TradeLab s modular offerings (ORMS, MetaTrader integrations, PULSE AI, CRM/LPA solutions) to address specific client pain points and objectives. -
Regulatory Expertise:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEBI guidelines, algo trading controls, T+0 settlement workflows) and articulate their business value to position TradeLab s solutions as compliance-driven and operationally efficient. -
Brand Representation:
Act as TradeLab s ambassador at industry events, trade shows, webinars, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and establish thought leadership in the capital markets ecosystem. -
Market Feedback:
Provide actionable, structured insights from client interactions to influence product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and solution enhancements. -
CRM Management:
Actively maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) systems to ensure accurate tracking of leads, opportunities, and client interactions, enabling data-driven decision-making and forecasting.
Must-Have Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years of sales experience in capital markets technology, trading infrastructure, or fintech SaaS, with a minimum of 5 8 years focused on enterprise or mid-market financial institutions.
Network:
Extensive, established connections with decision-makers (CxOs, Tech Heads, Risk Committees) at brokers, banks, and fintech platforms across Western India.
Proven Track Record:
Demonstrated success in consistently meeting or exceeding half-yearly and yearly sales targets in a high-pressure, target-driven environment, with a focus on hunting and closing new business.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Exceptional ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders, translating complex technical solutions into compelling business value propositions.
CRM Expertise:
Hands-on experience in maintaining and leveraging CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) to manage pipelines, track client interactions, and generate accurate sales forecasts.
Communication Skills:
Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Self-Starter Mindset:
Ability to thrive as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative, resilience, and accountability.
High-Pressure Performance:
Proven ability to perform effectively in high-stakes, deadline-driven settings, maintaining composure and delivering results under tight timelines.
Good-to-Have Skills
Platform Exposure:
Familiarity with broking platforms, Order Management Systems (OMS), Risk Management Systems (RMS), or API-driven fintech products.
Technical Knowledge:
Working knowledge of algorithmic trading, risk management systems, and compliance workflows (e.g., SEBI regulations, T+0 processes).
Consultative Selling:
Experience with solution-oriented or consultative sales methodologies, focusing on addressing client needs through tailored solutions.
Why Join TradeLab
Innovative Environment:
Join a fast-growing fintech leader at the forefront of transforming the Indian and global brokerage ecosystem with cutting-edge technology.
Ownership Impact:
Take full ownership of a high-potential territory (Western India) with direct visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape regional growth.
Cutting-Edge Solutions:
Gain hands-on experience with next-generation trading infrastructure, AI-driven platforms, and compliance-focused solutions.
Growth Opportunities:
Thrive in an entrepreneurial role with significant learning potential, professional development, and a steep growth trajectory.
