Sales Director.

Our client is a premier provider of business intelligence, data, and events for the global asset management industry. With a global workforce and employees and offices in Europe, Asia, and the US they are now expanding into middle east.

This position centers on advancing the company's premium membership product, which provides senior members of asset management business development teams with exceptional opportunities to connect, engage, and learn from decision-makers. Following a successful launch in the US in 2022, the company aims to replicate this success in the MENA region.

This position would suit someone who is currently working in asset management, wealth management, hedge funds, or possibly even private pension funds.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the membership offering for asset management firms in EMEA.
• Refine and build sales messaging, client benefits, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.
• Achieve revenue and contract goals for this new product set.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key partners.
• Convert leads into Partnerships members through new relationships with prospective clients.
• Ensure best-in-class client service, ensuring high renewal rates.
• Build a pipeline of new members and update systems to provide visibility to leadership.
• Attend in-person retreats for networking purposes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership initiatives with product offerings and market demands.
• Participate in industry forums and networks to enhance the company's visibility and influence.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and connections within the asset management industry in Europe and the Middle East.
• Significant sales experience in business development, exceeding targets and goals.
• Experience in commercial success for events within the EMEA region.
• Experience in achieving goals for launch events.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Effective organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• High personal integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Willingness for international travel to meet partners and attend industry events.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask.
• An enthusiastic, highly motivated indvidual
• Knowledge of Salesforce.

Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.

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