Commercial Director
£80000 - £90000 + bonus + benefits
London

THE COMPANY
They are a leading private equity and alternatives investment client services firm operating in the UK and Europe. They have grown significantly in the last few years operating efficiently, effectively and seek to maximise returns and service for their clients.

They are a highly ambitious company with strong strategic expansion plans. Their environment is collegiate and their people are important to them. They now have a newly created role which monitors client relationships as well as works with the business development team and supports marketing, strategy and new opportunities..

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • 5 years+ in Business development / Relationship Management & Financial Services market with specific experience in fund and corporate administration
  • Excellent presentation skills and communication skills
  • Experience of managing relationships and understanding when escalations are needed.
  • Highly technical and analytical, capable of understanding the complexities of a financial services environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills, if possible, with fluency in French & German languages
  • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; the ability to manage, maintain and build trusted, lasting and rewarding relationships

THE ROLE

  • Any questions or issues should be escalated promptly to designated individuals, or if in doubt, consult the relevant line manager.
  • Manage existing relations with clients identifying their needs and potential to cross sell other product services of the Company
  • Work with client relationship directors and teams to generate potential revenue opportunities across both current clients and new business where needed
  • Oversee and work with the communications team to produce high calibre sales and marketing collaterals
  • Work with director teams, and use own knowledge of the market and competitors, to identify and develop the company's unique selling propositions and differentiators
  • Prepare and present business reviews to the senior management team regarding progress on strategy and status of pipeline of opportunities
  • Represent the Company's brand in developing current partnerships and where required establishing new client opportunities