Regional Manager - B2B/Corporate Sales - Mutual Fund

Functional Responsibility / Domain Related

- Would have to handle the sales responsibility in the defined Industry Vertical pan India

- Will be responsible for targeting new /potential clients and identify new business opportunities in the customized research space on a continuous basis

- Market development activities - develop marketing kits, organize road shows, organize special seminars, surveys, etc

- Co-ordination with the analytical teams at and work jointly in creating opportunities to showcase customized research capabilities and build upon franchise and brand image

Process Adherence

- Manage and grow the existing large client base. Target and pitch to new high value clients/mandates in existing and new segments. Should be responsible for lead generation and maintaining a healthy pipeline for the team.

Presales - Demo, respond to EOIs, RFPs, etc.

- Contract negotiation, contract closing

- Billing responsibilities

- Manage sales receivables

Client Management / Stakeholder Management

- Ensures client satisfaction and retention through regular meetings with key clients/senior management of clients. Should be able to network with the industry and be able to call on senior management of clients.

- Strengthen Research's franchise.

Candidate's profile:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Thorough understanding of the sales process and strong relationship management skills.

- Flair for meeting people, pleasant and presentable, ability to work under pressure in a highly target oriented environment, ability to win trust of customers, ability to negotiate and coordinate with internal and external customers.

- Moderate to strong understanding of financial concepts and business analysis

- Positive attitude with qualities of a team player

- Innovative and solution orientation

Qualifications - MBA (Finance/Marketing) or equivalent with experience 5+ years