AVP/VP Sales in Private Markets

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,500 employees located across ten offices.

Job Description

The AVP/VP, Sales is responsible for building relationships with new clients and delivering on aggressive growth targets as part of the Private Markets vertical. The position will have new business quota responsibilities of large territory/prospective clients.

Responsibilities 

This role will include, but is not limited to:

• Demonstrate Third Bridge’s value proposition across the entire suite of primary research services
• Prospect potential clients who fit the onboarding criteria, developing relationships to better understand their broader research needs
• Oversee the new sales cycle from following up on new business leads to closing deals
• Nurture and track accounts, identify additional opportunities to up-selling and cross-selling during the new account stage
• Successfully transition a new account to account management team including onboarding handoff, introduction to key client stakeholders, etc.
• Leverage the Sales Associate team for sales support including prospecting and lead qualification
• Assist the Regional Head of Sales with user acquisition  

Qualifications

• Professional experience selling directly or indirectly in a B2B environment. Experience with private equity, M+A, public equity and/or credit firms preferred
• Demonstrable ability to follow up on business leads effectively with excellent networking skills
• Ability to manage pipeline and forecast accuracy on a weekly basis
• Intellectual curiosity to grow and maintain competitive knowledge & focus
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen
• Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (c-level)
• Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent organization, written and oral/presentation skills
• Understanding of larger investment organizations and their needs preferred