The Investment Manager will drive sales engagement, pursue revenue opportunities, maintain partnerships, and develop strategies to enhance business opportunities.
Intro description:
Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.
We are looking for an Investment Manager to join our growing investment team. You'll be responsible for leading and driving sales engagement and should be highly motivated to solve critical challenges facing our counterparties. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and join a collaborative, dynamic company, this opportunity from Legalist could be the one for you.
Core responsibilities:- Pursue revenue boosting opportunities in multiple channels such as direct prospecting, lead follow-up, networking, and partner / channel relationships.
- Design, develop, and execute on mutual action plans to form a winning closing strategies.
- Form value propositions to prospective partners that appeal to their needs and requirements, eventually growing the professional relationship and further anticipating business needs.
- Harmonize efforts with other functional teams in the organization. You'll be more effective at your job over time, as you learn the answers to questions without having to ask the rest of the team.
- Build and maintain relationships with partners and third parties to increase Legalist's opportunities.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, or related field desirable or equivalent experience from an accredited institution.
- 1 - 2 years experience in an Inside Sales/Business Development position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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