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Key Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within financial services companies, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring client satisfaction
Revenue Growth: Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within key accounts to drive revenue growth and increase Waystone's market share, utilizing established account management methodologies
Client Engagement: Understand clients' unique needs, objectives, and challenges, ensuring Waystone's services align with their requirements, and leveraging proven account management frameworks
Contract and Pricing Negotiation: Collaborate with the Sales and Legal teams to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms for key accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and adherence to best practices
Strategic Account Planning: Develop and implement strategic account plans using leading methodologies such as Miller Heiman to maximize revenue contributions from key clients and achieve growth targets
Market Insight: Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities, providing valuable insights to clients and internal teams through data-driven analyses
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Relationship Managers and Operations, to ensure seamless service delivery and address client concerns promptly
Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates on key account management activities, revenue contributions, and client feedback using established methodologies for comprehensive reporting
Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with key account management, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards while employing proven frameworks
Thought Leadership: Represent Waystone at industry events, conferences, and webinars to enhance the company's reputation as a trusted provider of specialist services
Requirements
Sales and Commercial Experience: Extensive experience in sales and key account management within the financial services industry, with a successful track record of nurturing and growing client relationships
Industry Knowledge: An extensive understanding of the asset management industry, including market trends, regulatory environment, and competitive landscape, is crucial for effectively positioning Waystone's services and staying ahead in the market
Sales Strategy and Planning: You should be adept at developing and executing comprehensive account growth strategies, including setting ambitious revenue targets, and formulating actionable plans to achieve them
Results-Oriented: You will have a strong focus on achieving measurable results and exhibit the drive to meet or exceed sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with clients and key stakeholders
Market Research and Analysis: The capacity to conduct market research, analyse data, hypothesise solutions, and identify trends to inform sales strategies and decision-making
Client-Centric Approach: Understanding and addressing the unique needs of potential clients are essential to develop tailored proposals that align with their goals and build trust in Waystone's services
Relationship Building: Extending and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including institutional investors, investment funds, and asset managers, is vital for establishing Waystone as a trusted partner in the industry
Innovation and Adaptability: The asset management industry is constantly evolving, and you should be open to innovation, adaptable to change, and willing to explore innovative approaches to enhance the company's sales performance
Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards in all interactions, reinforcing Waystone's reputation as a trustworthy partner in the industry
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)