Sales Director, Placement Agency

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Description

A fast-growing placement agency is now looking to build out their Sales team with the addition of a strong Sales candidate with extensive experience in fundraising for private capital. This firm has an exceptional network with some of the best private markets funds and is now looking for quality investors and relationships to build on their existing success.

You will be responsible for identifying and retaining relationships with institutional clients. This includes:

• Driving sales and growth for the firm, independently generating business across a broad range of credible investor types regardless of region.
• Able to take ownership and autonomy, successfully raising capital and retaining investors.
• Proven, quality and long-term relationships with institutional and family office investors.
• Managing the Sales pipeline effectively, regularly cross-selling and identifying new opportunities to raise capital.
• Independently executing the Sales priorities and activities, including leveraging existing networks to raise capital across a variety of alternatives funds.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong primary relationships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia focused on institutional investors and/or family offices.
• A demonstrated track record in fundraising in the alternatives space, with at least 10 years of industry experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of private equity and private debt funds.
• A background in a placement agency or alternatives firm is highly advantageous.

This team has a high-performing culture with ambitions to grow. They are looking for a seasoned Sales professional with tenured Sales experience in the industry. They seek an autonomous and successful candidate who is passionate about Sales and is eager to join a firm where they have the independence to add value.