Senior Sales Manager

Description:

Tietoevry Payment Products & Services is the leading payments software and SaaS provider in the Nordics, delivering account-to-account payment solutions for banks serving retail and corporate customers. With a trajectory for global growth, Tietoevry recently launched Payments as a Service Plus, extending SaaS with operational capabilities.

Role Overview:

The Senior Sales Manager will drive sales and business development in defined regions, building pipelines, closing strategic deals, and contributing to Tietoevry’s growth strategy. The role also includes providing leadership to pre-sales teams and influencing go-to-market strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with new and existing customers, identify and develop leads

• Create pipelines and close strategic deals

• Lead contract negotiations with bid teams

• Execute go-to-market plans with sales and marketing teams

• Maintain customer relationships and own sales cases until handover to delivery

• Develop and finalize contracts and project statements of work

• Support compliance and audit activities with customers

• Contribute thought leadership in the payments space

Candidate Requirements:

• Successful track record of winning strategic, long-term deals

• Experience in cash management or transaction banking

• B2B software sales experience is a plus

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills

• Executive presentation skills; ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Fluent in English

Personal Attributes:

• Engaged, open-minded, and proactive team player

• Self-motivated, confident, and capable of taking full responsibility

• Strong influencing and collaboration skills

• Natural leader and thought influencer

• Enjoys challenging and inspiring teams

Benefits:

• Professional growth and meaningful projects

• Open, collaborative, and flexible hybrid work culture

• Outstanding work-life balance

• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing global payments sector

• Culture of curiosity, learning, and innovation

Diversity & Inclusion:

Tietoevry promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.