About the Role
Morningstar's Index business is seeking an experienced Asset Owner Sales Director to develop and execute a strategy for adopting their index offerings within key client segments. This role requires significant travel and is based in London.
Responsibilities
- Create an asset owner and consultant business plan to establish Morningstar Indexes as a benchmark.
- Build and maintain relationships with key influencers in the asset owner community.
- Generate demand for Morningstar indexes and data by securing investment mandates or via consultant relationships.
- Understand and articulate the competitive landscape of Morningstar Indexes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to formulate consistent strategies for asset owner and consultant communities.
- Assist in coordinating events to connect asset owners and Morningstar Indexes.
- Represent Morningstar Indexes at relevant events and conferences.
Requirements
- At least five (5) years of experience in institutional sales and account management in the investment index industry.
- Proven track record of exceeding prior annual sales or mandate targets.
- Knowledge of the asset owner investment and decision-making process.
- Knowledge of the competitive landscape.
- Ability to build long-term client relationships with executive and senior leadership.
- Knowledge of institutional distribution networks and influence forums.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to deliver professional and persuasive presentations.
- Ability to understand complex investment concepts.
Skills
- Institutional sales
- Account management
- Investment index industry
- Client relationship building
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Understanding complex investment concepts
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- GBP 59,000.00-86,333.33
- Commission Target: 54.2% Annual
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to collaborate in-person
- Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues
About the Company
- Morningstar, Inc. is a leading global provider of independent investment research.
- The Index business is responsible for the creation and distribution of Morningstar’s Index Intellectual Property.
- The group develops new, innovative indexes for use by asset managers and asset owners.
