This full time role within the BVCA is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial team head to lead a commercial team to deliver revenue growth.
With an interest in private equity and venture capital you will have a proven track record of delivering strong growth in sales and delivering impact marketing strategies. The role is based in London and will include travel within the UK.
Reporting into the Managing Director, Industry Development, you will work closely with the Director of Events and the Head of Training to determine recommended budgeted sales targets on an annual basis; and work with the Senior Marketing Manager to determine and deliver on marketing plans.
Your leadership of the commercial team across different services (events and training) will ensure robust sales cycle timelines are implemented.
In addition to this, your proactive approach to pipeline management and horizon scanning will ensure that relationships, marketing and sales messages are planned and implemented well in advance, and that the team is agile to respond to changing circumstances.
The role includes account management, pipeline management, regular reporting on success and forecasting future income.
It includes developing plans for future commercial growth, and requires a flexible and innovative approach to adapt to fast-changing requirements.
In addition you will bring sales experience at a senior level, nurturing and developing relationships over time, and experience in developing tailored collateral to support sales.
You will deepen engagement in market verticals and regions, and develop new business prospects.
Requirements
Strong Commercial sales and marketing experience at a senior level.
Experience of developing strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue growth
Strong track record of success in delivering and exceeding commercial targets
5 years Leadership experience of a commercial department
Strong private equity/venture capital knowledge is preferable. Experience of working with firms within the industry, or with other large financial or professional services firms would be beneficial;
A proven sales, business development or commercial relationship management track record is essential;
A consultative sales style
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to present ideas and concepts with impact to a broad set of audiences. The ability to review and coach more junior members of the team’s work;
Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential;
Strong relationship building skills;
A positive “can-do” attitude;
Polite, persuasive and professional communication skills are essential;
Collaborative and consultative approach, strong work ethic;
Proficiency in the use of CRM, in particular Microsoft Dynamics.
Benefits
Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry
Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture
A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus
Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday
Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical Illness and income protection insurance*; employee Assistance Programme – includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing
Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme
The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.
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