Director of Sales – Financial Services & Gaming Europe Full Time

WHO WE AREAt Trustly, we’re building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.ABOUT THE TEAMThe European Gaming & Financial Services commercial team is dedicated to serve Trustly’s merchant customers across the EU and UK. This includes online gambling operators and platforms, banks, digital remittance operators, e-money issuers, financing platforms. The Gaming & FinServ team comprises new sales along with the service of existing merchant customers.ABOUT THE ROLEThis individual contributor role will be instrumental in growing Trustly’s portfolio of merchant customers in the financial services and gaming verticals. Working with the European VP Gaming & FinServ and the broader team,  you will be responsible for acquiring new enterprise merchants and offer to them Trustly’s different products and solutions across the EU and UK. This will include being able to work with technical product managers through to the C-level at merchants.What you’ll doDrive the commercial strategy and execution for acquiring key enterprise merchant clientsOwn the full sales cycle – from lead generation and pitch to negotiation and contract closureBuild and manage a strong, scalable pipeline aligned with business objectives and market trendsAct as the primary contact for senior stakeholders of enterprise merchants, ensuring top-tier service and strategic alignmentLead onboarding and early-stage integration of new clients, collaborating with technical and operational teamsEnsure compliance with regulatory, KYC, and risk requirements throughout the sales processProvide client and market insights to product, marketing, and leadership teams to support innovation and growthRepresent the company at industry events and forums, building visibility and driving thought leadership in the sectorWho you areA proven commercial leader with a strong track record in sales or business development, ideally within the payments or broader financial services industry (experience in selling payments to online gambling and/or financial services merchants is a plus)Strategic and analytical, with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to creatively navigate complex client challengesMinimum 10+ years of experience in B2B sales, with at least 5 years focused on the payments sectorExperience working with mid-market to enterprise financial institutions and/or online gambling companies, with a strong grasp of industry-specific regulatory and risk frameworksDemonstrated ability to build and grow senior-level client relationships, with strong commercial negotiation skillsExcellent communicator and storyteller, confident engaging with both internal stakeholders and external C-suite audiencesProficient in CRM tools (Salesforce), sales reporting, and pipeline managementA collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and leads by exampleOur Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents☕ On-site perks to make your workday smoother💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your bestPLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience! Shape Your Role and Make an ImpactJoin a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.