Business Development Associate

Our client is a prestigious American headquartered asset manager, and one of the world’s largest investment management companies globally. Due to continued company growth and expansion, they are now seeking a high-caliber Business Development Associate to join their high performing institutional team on a permanent basis.

Working in one of the firm’s priority markets, and reporting to the Head of Institutional Business for Germany & Austria, the Business Development Associate will take on the following responsibilities:.

• Generating and participating in client meetings
• Securing meetings with potential new clients (institutional)
• Representing the firm at industry conferences, proactively networking during the event and following up afterwards
• Proactively managing matters relating to winning business (such as expediting fee discussions)
• Work on the development of a specific group of clients
• Market research on target firms
• Identifying new areas for business development
• Involvement in the sales strategy and planning
• Preparation of management reports to reflect the new business effort
• Be part of a broader EMEA Distribution group committed to expanding the firm's presence across Europe

The Business Development Associate will meet the following criteria:

• 1.5 years’ – 3 years’ experience working in the investment management industry
• Experience working in one of the following disciplines: sales, sales support, client service, business development
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven experience in winning new business
• Experience of presenting in a professional sense
• High energy, hard-working and enthusiastic
• Fluent in English; native (or equivalent) in German

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buy-side Business Development / Sales / Sales Support / Client Service professional looking for a new role in an award-winning investment management company. This is the chance to work in a truly global business environment.

The company has an award-winning culture, offers clear career progression and strong company benefits.

If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.