Account Executive

Overview

In this role you will grow and manage a self-directed client book in the CFD/Spread Bet space, combining relationship management with proactive business development. You will leverage your contacts and marketing support to increase trading volumes, retention, and referrals for CMC Markets in London, with a strong focus on delivering excellent client experiences. You will educate clients on our platform and services, collaborate with local teams, and represent CMC in events and media when needed.

This is a high-engagement sales role at a market-leading retail derivatives provider.

• Develop and execute a self-directed business strategy to grow retail and institutional trading volumes for London, French, or Italian offices
• Leverage existing contacts to generate revenue by promoting CFD/Spread Bet offerings
• Follow up leads, articulate USPs, and strengthen CMC’s marketplace position
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and drive growth through referrals and networking
• Attend sales events and collaborate with local/ regional education and marketing
• Input into and support client acquisition, retention, and activity across the team
• Provide proactive end-to-end relationship management across the client lifecycle
• Educate clients on products and services, and identify opportunities to improve the service proposition
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent client experience and retention plans
• Be willing to entertain clients at events, including occasional out-of-hours commitments
• Be the product/platform expert for internal and external stakeholders
• Educate clients on platform use and trading processes to maximize satisfaction and revenue
• Close adherence to local and global compliance guidelines and regulatory training

• Well-connected in the CFD/FX sector
• Portable client base (essential)
• Strong interest and understanding of financial markets
• High self-motivation and ambition
• Proactive and flexible team player
• Strong sales ability and hard-working attitude
• Knowledge of competitors in the CFD sector
• Commercial awareness to identify good leads and partnerships
• Extensive experience in financial sales within the CFD sector
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• english competence
• commitment to regulatory training

• Strong communication and articulation
• self-motivation and ambition
• proactive and flexible teamwork
• CFD/FX market knowledge
• Platform demonstrations and client education
• Sales and negotiation skills