Sales / Business Development Manager

Job Title : Sales / Business Development Manager

Location : Chicago, IL

Full-time

Our client is looking for a professional to join their Global sales team who will champion the day-to-day Marketing and Sales efforts for entire U.S region and specifically to further develop the customer clearing business. In this role, you would be responsible for expanding the prospect list, identifying and winning new clients. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively with the company's client services, onboarding, and compliance teams, together with the senior executives in order to execute commercial strategy.

Reporting to : Head of Business Relationships, and Managing Director

Core Responsibilities :

• To drive the marketing and sales efforts
• To ensure that activities are conducted both professionally and effectively, and in accordance with agreed budgets
• To work with the Compliance teams to ensure all marketing and sales activities operate in accordance with appropriate legal and regulatory obligations
• To establish effective and beneficial relationships for the company
• To monitor key trends and developments among prospects and peers alike
• To make recommendations to Management about industry developments and advocate action plans to pursue opportunities and / or address threats to the company
• To work with all areas across the company in a collaborative fashion to expand the existing Marketing and Sales Plans for the company
• To participate in the weekly Sales meetings to discuss relevant topical issues and to record progress with prospects and discuss new leads
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and reports are maintained regarding the activities of the department
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in appropriate areas of the business

Skills and Experience :

Individual Competency Required :

Leadership

Managing Work, Planning and Organizing

Market and Competitor Knowledge and Application