Head of Client & Business Development - London Based - Asset Manager

Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, LLC; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Sales to drive sales efforts and develop relationships with institutional investors. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the financial services market, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record in managing successful teams. This role offers the chance to significantly influence growth and build long-term client relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial services market and institutional investors.
• Deep knowledge of products across alternative and public/private assets.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts across institutional investors.
• Manage the sales process from qualification to closing.
• Drive brand recognition and business development.

Skills

Knowledge of financial services market

Background in institutional space

Understanding of asset owners

Knowledge of alternative products

Organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Work as the Head of sales to strategise, manage and build a successful sales effort for the business across institutional investors across pensions, endowments, insurance, and charitable foundations
• Build new networks and use existing relationships across the region, raising assets and ensuring long-term growth
• Manage theÂsales process from qualifying to closing and embedding the right qualities of long-term relationships in the team Â
• Assist in drivingÂbrand recognition and business development efforts
• Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of the firm's products and strategies to effectively and confidently represent the business and lead discussions with clients
• Research and identify new client / relationship development opportunities

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of the financial services market with a background in theÂinstitutional space and good understanding of asset owners
• Deep knowledge of various products across the alternative space, with ideally strong knowledge across public and private assets (both directly and indirectly invested)
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills