Sales Director

Deutsche Börse Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced sales professional to identify and qualify asset management leads in the UK and Ireland. The role involves developing sales opportunities and demonstrating creativity to deliver compelling solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the asset management industry and experience in new business acquisition. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Manage complex and extended sales cycles effectively.
• Identify key decision-makers and close new business opportunities.
• Experience in asset management industry in the UK and Ireland.
• Willingness to travel if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify asset management leads in the UK and Ireland.
• Promote value propositions through outreach and targeted campaigns.
• Demonstrate creativity in sales to deliver strong ROI.

Skills

Advanced Sales Expertise

New Business Development

Client Acquisition

Regulatory Knowledge

Market Trend Analysis

Fluency in English

Job description

• Identify and qualify asset management leads in the UK and Ireland. Develop a robust pipeline of sales opportunities and convert these into completed sales to meet global sales targets.
• Promote Kneip's value proposition within the asset management industry through proactive outreach, participation in industry conferences, and targeted campaigns.
• Demonstrate creativity in sales by combining offerings or creating unique solutions that deliver strong ROI or cost savings for the asset manager.
• Utilize a deep understanding of Kneip’s sales model, methodology, processes, and tools to communicate key information effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Kneip’s product and service portfolio, translating this into client business outcomes in sales cases.
• Continuously monitor buy-side industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead in the market.

Your Profile:

• Advanced Sales Expertisemanaging complex and extended sales cycles.
• Skilled in creatingnew business opportunitiesidentifying key decision-makersand closing new business.
• Proven ability in winning new clients with a focus on securing deals with new asset managers rather than upselling or cross-selling to existing clients.
• Experience working in the asset management industry within the UK and Ireland.
• Strong understanding of the asset management and financial services industry, including relevant regulations and industry trends.
• Willingness to Travelif needed.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.