Senior Sales Executive
Senior Sales Executive – Private Markets Platform
Location | London
EMC15198
A leading, FCA-regulated financial technology platform serving the alternative investment industry is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its Commercial team in London.
The business provides infrastructure supporting private market fund distribution, investor onboarding, and operational scalability. Backed by a major global financial services group, the platform plays a central role in modernising access to private funds as institutional and individual capital flows continue to accelerate.
This is a new-business sales role with responsibility for originating, developing, and closing commercial opportunities across the private markets ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to close, including commercial discussions and deal progression
- Convert inbound and outbound opportunities into new client relationships
- Build, manage, and progress a commercial pipeline in line with defined growth targets
- Lead client meetings, pitches, and proposal discussions with prospective clients
- Engage with asset managers, fund administrators, and distribution partners across private markets
- Work closely with Product and Operations teams to support successful client onboarding and delivery
- Maintain momentum across active opportunities and provide accurate pipeline updates
Candidate Profile:
- 7+ years' experience in a sales or business development role within financial services, fintech, consulting, or banking
- Exposure to private markets, alternative investments, or fund structures preferred
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a commercial context
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercially driven, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple active opportunities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint