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Director of Sales & Business Development

tastytrade, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States


Director of Sales & Business Development Role Overview Application

Company Name:

tastyfx Role:

Director of Sales &Business Development Location:

Chicago, IL -- Hybrid (3 days/week in office) Licensure:

Series 3 + Series 34 (must be willing to obtain if not currently held)

The Director of Sales & Business Development owns tastyfx’s commercial growth strategy, with primary focus on new client acquisition and market share expansion in the $500M US retail forex market. This role leads both retail client acquisition and emerging institutional/corporate business development, directly competing against FOREX .com and OANDA for high‑value traders and introducing broker relationships.

This is a player/coach role, where you’ll personally develop and close high‑value opportunities while building and leading a team capable of scaling our acquisition engine. Success in this role directly impacts tastyfx’s revenue trajectory and strategic position within IG Group’s North American portfolio.

What Y ou’ll D o:

New Business Acquisition (Primary Focus)

Own new funded account targets through coordinated sales‑marketing efforts and direct business development

Personally develop and close high‑value accounts ($50k+ deposits) and corporate/institutional relationships

Build outbound prospecting motion targeting active traders at competitor platforms

Identify and convert introducing broker, API partner, and affiliate relationships

Develop competitive positioning and sales materials to win against FOREX .com and OANDA

Lead and develop a team including Premium Client Manager, Business Development, and Client Acquisition associates

Implement sales playbooks, pipeline management, and performance accountability

Build team capability to independently handle client lifecycle from prospect to active trader

Hire and develop talent to scale acquisition capacity

Revenue Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Maximize application‑to‑funding conversion through systematic funnel analysis

Drive adoption of premium offerings (Prime, MT5, Zero+) among new and existing clients

Coordinate with tastytrade leadership on cross‑sell opportunities and ecosystem integration

Execute 2-3 strategic business development initiatives per quarter with defined metrics

Who Y ou A re :

5+ years in financial services sales with proven track record of exceeding new business targets in forex, futures, or brokerage

Licensure: Series 3 and 34 (must be willing to obtain if not currently held)

Direct experience acquiring and closing high‑value clients ($100k+ accounts) and/or institutional relationships

Demonstrated ability to build outbound sales motion—not just manage inbound leads

Strong understanding of retail trading lifecycle: account opening, funding, platform adoption, retention

Experience managing sales teams with clear pipeline discipline and performance accountability

Relationship‑building skills spanning retail traders, corporate clients, and strategic partners

Proficiency with MetaTrader platforms, TradingView, and CRM systems

Company Perks + Benefits:

Performance Bonuses

Stock Purchase Options

401k Plan

20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)

10 Paid Sick Days

Pet Insurance

Wellness & Mental Health Programs

Charitable Donation Matching

Daily catered lunch when in the office

Full kitchen with snacks and beverages

Shuttle to/from Metra

Salary Range:

$150,000 - $165,000 + Commission Structure tied to new business revenue The actual salary offered will be based on the candidate's level of experience and qualifications

Discretionary performance bonus:

15-20% of base salary based on individual and company performance

Location:

Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago’s growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high‑end bars.

*Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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