Director, Institutional Sales - Endowments and Foundations Software at Backstop Solutions Group in Chicago, IL
Join a growing team of passionate, self-motivated, talented, and creative people who are seeking to become the dominant provider of productivity solutions to the alternative investment industry. Backstop is a Chicago-based company that builds leading cloud-based productivity software solutions enabling funds of funds, pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, and investment consultants to achieve greater business agility. We take our customers and our services very seriously, but we also know how to enjoy the journey by being a great place to work. As a Director, Institutional Sales, you are responsible for new customer sales in the enterprise level institutional investment space. Our salespeople drive new business by developing leads, qualifying prospects, building business requirements and presenting solutions. You are comfortable presenting to the c-suite and closing business with those relationships is key to your success at Backstop. Core
Responsibilities:
o Prospect, manage and win clients in the alternative asset owner community o Uncover key pains and needs through consultative sales analysis, convert needs analysis into full software demonstration to drive and create value for prospect o Evangelize the Backstop Solutions Group story and vision primarily through phone and web presentations as well as coordinate key targeted messaging and positioning for account specific initiatives o Leverage relationships with key members of supporting Backstop teams on behalf of your team with the aim of advancing deals through the pipeline o Manage assigned sales pipeline and provide reporting to key partners on a regular basis o Emulate Backstop Solutions Group in the highest standard with appropriate behavior and character in all business Experience and Skills o +5 years of B2B sales experience. Software sales experience is preferred. o Alternative investment/ institutional investment knowledgebase o Ability to manage the sales cycle from business champion to the CEO level o Ability to leverage sales enablement in advancing and closing deals o Sales track record in prospecting and qualifying opportunities, negotiation, and closing business ranging in deal size greater than $75K o Consistent track record of achieving quota in past positions o Knowledge of Endowment and Foundations and their investment workflows not required but beneficial. o Bachelor's degree required Job Benefits o Comprehensive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability o Parental Leave Benefits o Retirement with company match ( 401K in the US and Pension in the UK) o Paid vacation and sick time o Professional organization memberships o Caffeine- gourmet coffee, espresso, and tea o The chance to work for a growing service provider in the alternative financial industry
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Sales Management & Operations, SalesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
o Prospect, manage and win clients in the alternative asset owner community o Uncover key pains and needs through consultative sales analysis, convert needs analysis into full software demonstration to drive and create value for prospect o Evangelize the Backstop Solutions Group story and vision primarily through phone and web presentations as well as coordinate key targeted messaging and positioning for account specific initiatives o Leverage relationships with key members of supporting Backstop teams on behalf of your team with the aim of advancing deals through the pipeline o Manage assigned sales pipeline and provide reporting to key partners on a regular basis o Emulate Backstop Solutions Group in the highest standard with appropriate behavior and character in all business Experience and Skills o +5 years of B2B sales experience. Software sales experience is preferred. o Alternative investment/ institutional investment knowledgebase o Ability to manage the sales cycle from business champion to the CEO level o Ability to leverage sales enablement in advancing and closing deals o Sales track record in prospecting and qualifying opportunities, negotiation, and closing business ranging in deal size greater than $75K o Consistent track record of achieving quota in past positions o Knowledge of Endowment and Foundations and their investment workflows not required but beneficial. o Bachelor's degree required Job Benefits o Comprehensive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability o Parental Leave Benefits o Retirement with company match ( 401K in the US and Pension in the UK) o Paid vacation and sick time o Professional organization memberships o Caffeine- gourmet coffee, espresso, and tea o The chance to work for a growing service provider in the alternative financial industry
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Sales Management & Operations, SalesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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