Job Title: Head of Sales Strategy & Operations
- High Profile Role
- Strategic Opportunity
- Leadership Role
Full Job Description
Company Overview
Our client is seeking to appoint a senior and experienced salesperson to a key strategic leadership role within its Funds Management business. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven salesperson with extensive experience in funds management national accounts who is ready to move into a broader leadership role. If your medium to long term ambition is to head up Distribution this is great opportunity to build your skills and experience, and a definite career move in helping you reach this objective.
Role Overview
In this role you will be instrumental in initiating, implementing and driving strategic initiatives for the Distribution business. You will also be fostering high-value client partnerships (contract negotiation, relationship management), as well as leading teams across events, marketing, sponsorship, relationship management, sales support and reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategies to maximize account growth, retention, and satisfaction.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with national accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of account managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure delivery of seamless, innovative solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Performance Monitoring: Track account performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and expansion.
- Industry Insight: Stay informed on market trends to continually refine account management practices.
Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership experience in national account management within funds management
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute client strategies with measurable success.
- Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and leading high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead a critical function within a fast-paced, innovative sector.
- Competitive remuneration package and career progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
