Sales Enablement Associate

Description Natixis Investment Managers is among the world’s largest asset management firms. Powered by the expertise of more than 15 specialized investment managers globally, we deliver proactive solutions that help clients pursue better outcomes in all markets.

The Distribution Enablement Group (DEG) is an expanding team within Natixis. Our group encompasses Distribution Execution Consulting & Strategy, Distribution Platform Enablement, Data Science & AI, and Data & AI Governance. Our core mission is to drive business growth and improve efficiency by extracting insights from data and streamlining the use of data & technology. We partner closely with Sales, Marketing and other Business teams to simplify & automate workflows, develop actionable analytic reports, generate leads, and more.

As a Distribution Consultant, you will become an expert in the effective use of our tools and data as it relates to sales engagement initiatives. You will collaborate across functions with internal partners, including sales, marketing, finance, investment strategies group, financial institution group, compliance, and legal. Your work will improve processes, build practical insights, and help distribution teams optimize their efforts.

The role involves leading the integration of resources, streamlining strategies, and leading sales enablement efforts to ensure that distribution channels are aligned with organizational objectives and industry trends. This is a hybrid position located in Boston, MA.

What you will do:

Support the execution of distribution and sales enablement initiatives by gathering information, preparing materials, and assisting with business planning activities

Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Compliance, and Technology) to help coordinate projects and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time Assist in maintaining and improving client‑facing tools, resources, and processes that support sales engagement and relationship management

Help analyze data related to sales activity, client targeting, and distribution effectiveness using tools such as Excel, SQL, and reporting platforms

Write and modify basic SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data for reporting and business insights

Support the creation of recurring and ad‑hoc reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders

Assist with training efforts by helping organize materials, documentation, and tools used by distribution teams

Support evaluation of distribution tools and technology by documenting feedback, tracking issues, and assisting with testing enhancements

Help monitor performance metrics and prepare summary insights for leadership presentations

Manage multiple work streams simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field2+ years of relevant experience in sales support, analytics, distribution enablement, or a related field.

Demonstrated interest in mutual fund wholesaling and sales strategy, with developing knowledge of asset management products and distribution channels.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain data and ideas to different audiences

High energy, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Strong technical aptitude and interest in working with data, systems, and business tools

Experience with SQL, including writing basic queries

Comfort working with Excel and structured data; exposure to CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus but not required

Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with…