Mercer

Financial Services

PublicFundsSalesDirector

$0–0k Chicago, Illinois, United States; New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Public Funds Sales Director at Mercer. Skills: Public Funds Sales, Sales Strategy, Client Relationship Management, Revenue Growth. Develop and execute strategic sales plans. achieve revenue targets”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve revenue targets; Drive business growth; Expand client base; Generate new business; Enhance organization's reputation

Industry & Context.

Financial Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business administration, or related field, Proven track record in sales leadership, Public sector or related industry, In-depth knowledge of public segment markets, Investment strategies, Financial markets, Alternative investments, Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), 529 plans, Operating Reserves, Understanding of public sector procurement processes, RFP management, Regulatory environments, Understanding of how alternative investments are evaluated, Positioned, and sold, Engage credibly with technical investment buyers, Research teams, Excellent communication and presentation skills, Articulate complex financial concepts, Strategic mindset, Develop and execute sales strategies, Align with business objectives, Series 7 license, Series 63 license

Nice to Have

Master's degree or professional certifications, CFA, CFP, Demonstrated success driving new business, Public segment or related markets, Experience selling solutions-oriented investment offerings, Public plan clients, Partnership with research, Product or specialist investment teams, Network and relationships with public sector decision makers, Influencers

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans

achieve revenue targets

drive business growth

Collaborate with senior management

define sales strategies

identify market opportunities

develop innovative approaches

public sector markets

Build and maintain relationships

generate new business

enhance organization's reputation

Stay updated on industry trends

incorporate knowledge into sales strategies

Work closely with internal teams

ensure seamless coordination

delivery of public segment solutions

Monitor and analyze sales performance

providing regular reports

insights to senior management

Contribute to identifying

advancing strategic growth opportunities

supporting Mercer’s public segment expansion

Collaborate with marketing teams

develop and execute targeted marketing

Coordinate all sales activities

securing necessary approvals

Public Fund Vetting Committee (PFVC)

associated form submissions

Public Fund Segment Leader

Global Sales Pricing Group (GSPG)

confirming assignment of consulting teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior management; Internal teams; Marketing teams; Consulting teams

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Client presentations

Process & Methodology

RFP management

Full Job Description

## Company: Mercer ## ## Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Public Fund Sales team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based Chicago, New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. You will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth, developing sales strategies, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in achieving business objectives and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is a hybrid position and will require three days in office and can be based in multiple locations. **_Public Fund Sales Director_** **We will count on you to:** * Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth within the public segment * Collaborate with senior management and other key stakeholders to define sales strategies, identify market opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to expand the client base in public sector markets. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, prospects, and industry influencers, leveraging these relationships to generate new business and enhance the organization's reputation. * Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the public segment, and incorporate this knowledge into sales strategies and client interactions. * Work closely with internal teams, to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of public segment solutions to clients. * Monitor and analyze sales performance, pipeline management, and market trends, providing regular reports and insights to senior management. * Contribute to identifying and advancing strategic growth opportunities supporting Mercer’s public segment expansion * Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop and execute targeted marketing * Coordinate all sales activities rela

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