Director - Business Development and Sales
, IL, United States
Position Responsibilities:
Spread awareness of the Company’s brand as a leading global provider of fund administration services to the funds and investment management industry
Develop new business for the Company through lead generation, proposal development and managing sales processes to successful closure
Create and explore new business opportunities for Hedge Funds/ Real Assets/ Private Equity/ Crypto Currencies services, i.e. new clients, new services, new markets and geographies, and maintain a network of intermediary relationships
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and their potential impact on the Company
Build the Company’s market awareness via attendance at industry conferences and meetings, including proactive establishment of marketing and meeting prospective clients and networking at such events
Ensure status of all leads and clients are regularly updated in CRM database
Assist the Company’s international affiliates with their business development activities, including representing the Company in global business development calls
Develop and maintain strong relationships with 'influencer' communities
Communicate proactively all updates and action points across the organization
Maintain relationships and act as point of escalation with key clients
Required Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in financial services sales, preferably real assets, private equity or alternative asset management, with an understanding of fund administration and/or private investment operations
Professional work experience and/or significant contacts in the hedge funds/real assets/private equity industry
Demonstrable negotiation, communication, relationship and team skills
Significant degree of self-motivation, direction and integrity
High level of comfort preparing and leading presentations to prospective clients
Must be willing to periodically travel to conferences and industry events
Proven experience in negotiating and closing complex deals utilizing the consultative approach
Experience working closely with senior-level management
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Marketing
Remote or Hybrid work:
You will work at the Company’s Oakbrook Terrace, IL office at least three/four days per week and other days remotely from home
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