Senior Sales Executive

Introduction

EQ is Moving Money to Meaning. Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ) is a leading Impact Investment Advisory Company dedicated to a world where investments provide a financial and social return. EQ currently advises over USD 600m in Assets within the EMF Microfinance Fund (EMF) and the Spark+ Africa Fund. EQ has roughly 50 Team Members based in Canada, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Switzerland and the United States. EQ is a B-Corp Certified Company.  

Description of Function 

As part of our Business Development Team, we are looking for a highly self-motivated Senior Sales Executive with a strong drive to independently cover the markets in the Nordics. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Senior Management and manage the sales activities with a clear focus on Scandinavian Countries. 

Specific tasks will include:  

• Raising assets for currently established funds and upcoming ones; 

• Contribute to the ongoing expansion and outreach efforts of EQ; 

• Developing existing networks and identify and cultivate appropriate prospective clients;  

• Build awareness of EQ in the Nordics; 

• Deliver personalized and timely client service and administration;   

• General management, administration and reporting responsibilities relating to client coverage; 

• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions, workshops or conferences; 

• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections; 

• Building and maintaining the CRM database; 

• Prepare DDQs, presentations and investment proposals.  

Who you are 

We are looking for a highly motivated and outspoken candidate with a proven track record in sales roles in the financial services industry and a compelling personal background. 

Key attributes and skills you bring to this exciting role are: 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; 

• Working experience in sales and business development in financial services/asset management;  

• Private equity sales experience;  

• Proven track record to raise assets for alternative/semi-liquid investment products in different countries; 

• The candidate can build on an existing network with independent asset managers, family offices, pension funds and banks; 

• Be willing and able to travel as needed for business development; 

• A highly self-motivated individual with a strong drive to independently cover the markets; 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English in a professional environment;  

• Great networking skills;  

• Demonstrated passion for impact investing; 

• Dynamic and flexible personality with an entrepreneur-oriented spirit; 

• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach. 

Whom you will work with 

You will work closely with the Business Development team located in Zurich as well as with the Managing Partners and Co-Founders. You will become part of a dynamic team and organization with colleagues in Canada, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Switzerland and the United States. 

Location 

Tbd. 

Application 

• Deadline application: May 31, 2023. 

• To apply visit the link: https://enablingqapital.bamboohr.com/jobs/ 

• Make sure to include application documents, salary expectations and possible starting date.  

• Application, CV and cover letter to be submitted in English. 

• Thank you for your interest but ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, tribe, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and staff development.