Sales Director, Alternative Investment Funds

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Investment Manager Services, a division of SEI, provides total operations outsourcing solutions to global investment managers and is a leading provider of accounting and administrative services to the investment management industry. Sales Director will focus on selling SEI's complete outsourcing services to investment managers. This position will be responsible for managing a sales process for our service offering, developing a pipeline, managing client relationships and providing input as to the future direction of our business in the this market.

What you'll do:

• Execute on sales plan
• Identify, qualify and pursue new business prospects
• Generate proposals and quotes
• Work with internal and external counterparts to close sales
• Build and maintain credible relationships with prospects, clients and industry "Centers of Influence"
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of fund industry
• Develop and support sales presentation and design
• Create and manage sales pipeline
• Analyze sales territory and provide strategic plan
• Conduct competitor analysis
• Maintain contact with all firms in database to uncover new opportunities
• Participate in regular team sales meetings and training
• Maintain and demonstrate understanding and knowledge of prospect's business needs and SEI's services and solutions
• Coordinate and manage the RFP process
• Attend industry conferences, seminars and trade shows
• We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career

What you bring to the table:

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience. JD Preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Knowledge of investment management compliance matters.
• Alternative Investment Product knowledge required.
• Experience in managing sales process from lead generation to relationship management.
• Experience with Miller Heiman or comparable strategic selling process a plus.
• Adaptable to manage fast-paced, challenging sales environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Internet skills.
• Extensive travel is required.

Attributes we value:

• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
• A drive to learn new systems and concepts to ultimately have a broad knowledge of the industry.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.
• Positivity and genuine interest in assisting both colleagues and clients.
• Curiosity and critical thinking: Whether it's to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business.

• Courage: We think and act like owners, embracing risk to drive growth for our clients and company.
• Integrity: We do what we say and act with transparency (because it's the right thing to do).
• Collaboration: We work with each other, our clients, partners, and communities to solve problems that matter.
• Inclusion: We nurture an environment of respect and belonging where people are empowered to be themselves.
• Connection: We build lasting relationships through which we learn, grow, and succeed.
• We have Fun.

After 50years in business, SEI is a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our Oaks, PA office encompasses an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance, and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.