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Overview
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. As the Business Development Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Distribution and play a crucial role in driving exceptional sales results for ISS STOXX/Rainmaker. Our suite of products caters to the investment management, financial planning, superannuation, and service provider segments within the financial services industry.
In this role, you can showcase your strategic thinking and creativity by designing integrated, holistic solutions for our clients. By leveraging the comprehensive offerings of ISS STOXX/Rainmaker and Financial Standard, which includes events and subscription services, you will develop customized solutions that address the unique needs of our clients.
Managing a diverse portfolio of accounts across various industry segments, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding ongoing service to our clients. Your exceptional relationship management skills will be instrumental in exploring and maximizing ISS STOXX/Rainmaker's commercial potential with each account.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and a deep understanding of the financial services industry. Your ability to build strong relationships and your business acumen will be crucial in driving growth and ensuring client satisfaction.
If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for Business Development and a drive to excel in the financial services industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a leading organization that offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities
Achieve individual sales and revenue targets through a proactive sales effort, by building relationships and a utilizing a solutions-based sales approach.
Develop and manage relationships with assigned accounts, prospect new opportunities within Rainmaker's target market segments, and deliver high quality service to each and every client.
Develop ongoing solutions for clients by uncovering their challenges, identifying sales opportunities and showcasing the benefits of Rainmaker's suite of products and services.
Utilize sales pipeline tool to record, execute, and report on sales activities and the available opportunity set, and keep up-to-date at all times.
Attend recurring and internal meetings as set by the business and Head of Sales on time and undertaking required preparation.
Make a proactive and positive contribution to sales strategy, business planning and team meetings.
Input ideas for ongoing development and improvement of ISS/Rainmaker's existing products and participate in product innovation.
Attend conferences and travel for sales meetings and events as required.
Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in Commerce, Business or a related discipline
With 5-7 years of experience in sales and Business Development preferably from Financial Services industry or related industry.
Understanding of wealth management, superannuation, life insurance and management investments preferred but not essential.
Should be results focused and have entrepreneurial approach to sales. With highly developed communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, autonomous and self-motivated.
Willingness to learn and develop.
Team based approach to success.
Well organized and able to prioritize time and resources.
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What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Let's be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS
ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example.
ISS Market Intelligence empowers clients in the global financial services industry to assess and benchmark their target markets, identify and analyze their best opportunities, and execute on go-to-market initiatives to drive growth. Our solutions are delivered through connected actionable intelligence and market engagement platforms that leverage a combination of proprietary data, powerful tools and analytics, in-depth research, timely and relevant insights, and industry-leading media and events.
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