Director-Institutional Sales
We are working with a $1B Midwestern asset manager who is seeking its first dedicated Institutional Sales Director to accelerate the firm’s expansion into the consultant and institutional investor market. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to build an institutional presence for a respected, performance-driven investment firm with long-standing PM leadership and a strong retail foundation.
As the inaugural salesperson, you will shape the go-to-market strategy, develop consultant and allocator relationships, and drive new mandates across the U.S. You’ll partner closely with senior portfolio managers, gain deep insight into high-quality core equity strategies and play a pivotal role in elevating the firm’s institutional visibility.
What Sets This Apart:
Wide-open territory. Direct PM access. Thoughtful compensation with strong performance upside. Meaningful runway to build something lasting.
***We are looking for Mid-West based candidates only at this time
If interested, please apply or send your details to: jamende@skywatersearch.com
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a targeted pipeline of institutional prospects
- Engage consultants, RIAs, endowments, and foundations with a strategic, relationship-based approach
- Lead meetings, conferences, and travel planning; maintain disciplined activity and CRM hygiene
- Serve as a highly visible ambassador of the firm’s investment philosophy and performance
Desired Skills and Experience
- 5–10+ years in institutional sales or consultant relations;
- Proven ability to generate meetings and close new business
- Strong communication and organizational discipline
- Midwest or major-hub based
- Comfortable working autonomously in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
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