Sales & Distribution Role with a Multi-Billion Dollar DIFC based Investment ManagerAs part of a wide and varied specification, the role will:

• Achieve or exceed assigned fund-raising targets.
• Be responsible for adding new Distribution counters including, but not limited to, Family Offices, Banks, Insurance companies and IFAs/EAMs.
• Be responsible for managing existing client relationships and ensuring ongoing engagement with a view to maximising sales flows into funds or products managed, or arranged, by the company.

This should include:

• Regular meetings with key stakeholders of the Distributors/clients to understand their requirements.
• Supporting RMs in their sales efforts and conducting trainings for the sales teams.
• Working with the investment and client servicing team to drive key investment messages through e-mail, online and face to face channels.
• Provide investment marketing ideas for sales material/initiatives in order to maximise flows into funds and products; and
• Originate leads and business for the company from direct contacts and professional relationships.

Within this framework, the incumbent should:

• Identify and assist with new business opportunities with prospective and existing clients.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the firm\'s asset management products and services.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and display the highest standards of ethics in safeguarding the interests of clients and protecting sensitive data at all times.
• Manage distributor/client queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help create a sales culture for relationship management as a key sales tool.
• Work collegially as a member of the sales team to support wider team activities.

Opportunity to be a part of a unique growth team|Excellent Exposure

• Fluent Arabic speaker
• Degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• 7-12 years of experience in Sales/Client facing roles within GCC financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, investment products and local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

The client is a multi-billion dollar investment manager

• Great opportunity to be part of a growing team
• Excellent exposure

Michael Page