Sales Director – Leading Fund Administration Company recruitment

Our client is a very successful and growing fund administration business. They are seeking a Sales Director to focus on winning business for their fund administration offering in the investment management industry. Target clients include both long only and alternatives managers. Key responsibilities include; identifying and pitching to prospective clients, leading new business pitches, negotiating and closing fund administration contracts and attending conferences and events for networking purposes. The successful candidate will possess a very successful sales background and a demonstrable track record of sourcing and closing sales with investment management companies, a strong network of contacts in the investment industry, outstanding communication and presentation skills and the ability to quickly build relationships and gain credibility with prospective clients at COO or CIO level. Knowledge of the fund administration industry would be very useful. This role represents an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated sales professional to play a leading role in a successful and entrepreneurial organisation.