Sales Associate  – Northern Europe

Description

Our client, a boutique global investment manager, is looking to recruit a  Sales Associate – Northern Europe to join their London office. This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking for a role with clear career progression into institutional sales.

The Sales Associate  – Northern Europe will be responsible for the following:

• Work closely with the  Sales Directors and support them with various aspects of the relationship building and sales processes.
• Ensure RFPs are co-ordinated internally
• Oversee and prepare meeting materials
• Attend meetings, write notes and ensure follow-up is completed
• Undertake research on target markets, identifying potential clients and suitable strategies
• Work with the team to improve/customise marketing & client material

The Sales Associate  – Northern Europe will require the following skill set:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role within asset management, e.g. Sales Support, Client Services, Investor Relations etc.
• English & 1 additional European language skill is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, highly proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel & PowerPoint).
• A keen interest in the investment management industry with a long-term career goal of doing Institutional sales.
• A good independent worker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• IMC is preferable, and working towards the CFA is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

“Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.”