Sales Director - Fund Services

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund services seeks a Sales Director to drive revenue in European markets. You will shape sales strategies, build client relationships, and represent the firm at industry events while adhering to compliance standards. This is an essential role requiring extensive private equity experience and strong sales cycle management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the private equity industry.
• Proven ability in high-pressure sales environments.
• Strong communication skills with senior-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and marketing strategy for private equity fund services.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities and close deals.
• Establish long-term relationships with clients and industry influencers.

Skills

Communication

Sales Cycle Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Join a rapidly evolving fund services team as Sales Director and take ownership of driving revenue across key markets. You’ll play a critical role in scaling the client base, shaping commercial blueprints, and positioning solutions. This role operates in a global investment function and outsourcing provider to support the growth of its international fund services division.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for private equity fund administration services across Europe.
• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities, prepare tailored proposals, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to successfully close deals.
• Establish and nurture strong, long-term relationships with prospects, clients, and industry influencers to support business growth.
• Develop a deep understanding of each prospect’s business model and effectively align solutions to their operational and strategic needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the European private equity landscape.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, seminars, and events, supporting brand visibility and business development.
• Be prepared for frequent travel across Europe to meet clients and attend industry engagements.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and market conditions ensuring alignment with client expectations and business practices.
• Ensure accurate and consistent maintenance of internal systems and data, supporting team coordination and data integrity.
• Comply with all applicable FCA regulations and internal compliance requirements

What You Bring:

• Brings extensive experience in the private equity industry, with a solid understanding of its dynamics and client expectations.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure sales environments.
• A strong communicator, capable of engaging confidently and professionally with senior-level prospects and clients.
• Demonstrates significant sales experience, with expertise in managing the full sales cycle—from lead generation to long-term relationship management.
• Combines a broad industry knowledge with sharp analytical and critical thinking skills to develop client-focused solutions.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality execution across all responsibilities.