Why a Great Opportunity
Company is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector
hiring a marketing champion to join a team of highly talented marketers to drive business value through various marketing activities focusing on the global market.
Be a part of a team that has consistently delivered stellar business growth, brand leadership and continually innovating to offer its clients and prospects the best experience in the digital world through innovative content led marketing programs.
Job Description
- Run high-quality Enterprise sales cycles within Asset Managers and Commercial Banks, including :
Identifying and initiating new sales opportunities by prospecting new clients
Leveraging existing client relationships and networks to generate commercial interestQualification and generating demand at clients and prospectsCreating compelling value propositions mapped to client business needsNegotiating and Closing complex agreements.Assigned quota to be attained through selling to new client accounts and by leveraging one’s earlier relationships for selling high value-added services to Asset Managers & Commercial Banks includingEquity Research
Fixed Income ResearchMacro, Quant and Investment StrategyCompliance (Investment guideline coding and monitoring, marketing material review, email monitoring)Fund Marketing Services (RFP / RFI / DDQ support, Consultant Database updates, Fund Factsheet production support, Client Reporting)Portfolio Research & Operations (Performance measurement & attribution, Risk analytics, Data Management & Technology, Fund Accounting and Operations)Commercial Lending support : across origination, credit assessment, underwriting, and covenant and portfolio risk for all lending typesData Analytics, BI & Technology supportPitch to the front office Head of Research / Chief Investment Officer / Chief Operations Officer / Chief Risk Officer / Chief Credit Officer / Chief Technology Officer / other CXO level to build a broad vision of the Acuity capabilities and associated benefitsEnsure complete client coverage by leveraging the global delivery model and calling upon the support of subject matter specialists and pre-sales teamsProvide accurate forecasts and pipeline information to managementMeet established revenue targets, while creating new and enhanced customer relationships and ensuring client satisfactionPosition requires travelQualifications
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE
Key Competencies
Bachelors / Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics or related area is preferredExperience selling services into decision makers within Investment Research, Compliance, Investment Services, Portfolio Services, Sales & Marketing, or Commercial Lending is highly desirableAbility to source, identify and develop new business opportunities is keyHunter DNA : ambition, sense of urgency, confidence, perseverance, optimism, resilience, and the ability and desire to influence others. You do not fear rejectionUnderstanding the different stages of sales activity like creation of sales leads, qualifying prospects, transactions etc. and ability to move from one stage to anotherAbility to sell on a needs / solutions approach and ability to engage with senior business users, Head of Research, Head of Marketing, Head of Investment Operations, Head of Portfolio Operations, COO’s, CIO’s, and Procurement Managers is essentialAbility to influence key decision makers during the full life cycle of the sales processStrong presentation and negotiation skills as well as outstanding client relationship management experienceCreative problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose issues and develop solutionsExperience in leading sales efforts, proposal development and closing dealsPrior experience working for an asset management firm is ideal, though not a requirementAbility to work both independently and within a team environment, with focus and high attention to detailCompany is looking for an experienced candidate, based in Texas, who has successfully sold outsourcing or high value consulting services to Asset Managers, Private Wealth Management, Hedge funds and Commercial Banks.
You must possess a strong hunting and sales background with a good track record of originating, qualifying, and closing deals.
To be successful in this role
Good knowledge of the financial services landscape,Be a strong sales hunter and develop strong client relationships.Excellent verbal and written presentation skillsStrong negotiation skills are essential,Ability to build and establish long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders