Our client is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Director of Business Development to lead the charge in expanding their presence in the North American region. This is an incredible opportunity for a senior sales director to make their mark in the investment management industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business, building a new business pipeline, and smashing annual sales targets.

Responsibilities:

• Researching opportunities for the company's services with prospective clients
• Working with the Business Development Executive team to determine the best sales strategy, contacts, and outreach approach
• Building a new business pipeline through prospecting, meeting with potential clients, and closing deals from initial meeting to contract execution
• Preparing material for potential clients including board presentations, running with RFPs, and related sales documents
• Owning annual sales targets and smashing them out of the park
• Building the company's brand through event attendance, publishing content, showcasing capabilities, and networking in the market

Requirements:

• A proven track record of closing large deals in the investment management industry, particularly asset managers and pension funds
• At least 5 years of enterprise sales experience working on deals with a minimum deal size of £250k and annual targets above £1.5M
• Minimum 7+ years of sales experience with a passion for exceeding targets
• A strong network and existing contacts in the industry
• Experience selling SaaS/tech/services
• The ability to engage clients at all levels from administrators to C-level contacts

If you're a sales superstar with a passion for exceeding targets and a proven track record of closing large deals in the investment management industry, our client wants to hear from you! Apply now to take the lead role in expanding the company's presence in the North American region and make your mark in the industry.