Sales Director

Sales Director, Alternative Funds – highly competitive salary and commission structure

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer you will develop a sales strategy and proactively grow the Fund Administration business into the Alternative sector.

Be the Senior Representative at conferences and events, exploiting networking opportunities.

Build strong relationships with key senior decision makers at prospects and influencers.

Create and deliver presentations for potential new clients as well as respond in a timely manner to RFI/RFP requests.

Construct pricing propositions and lead commercial negotiations in line with agreed parameters.

Develop strategic relationships with industry bodies and influencers such as consultants, lawyers, third‑party outsource service providers, IT vendors, and associations to develop new sales leads.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience in and knowledge of the UK and offshore administration market and services for Alternatives Asset Management clients (so would have a proven track record in Sales from a Securities Services / Investor Services / Fund Services perspective).

Proven success in business development with a range of contacts across industry participants (for example: onshore and offshore law firms, regulatory/start‑up consultants, fund platforms, banks, auditors, technology vendors etc) – and preferably some experience in a fiduciary environment too.

Ideally candidates will understand the mechanics of global trading, clearing, settlement, securities lending, depository, custody and fund administration.

Self‑motivation, integrity, team player, commercially astute, and leadership / mentoring skills.

Competitive salary, incentivising commission plan and benefits.