Provide first class support to the institutional sales team through efficient and effective delivery of all responsibilities, as well as developing strong internal stakeholder relationships and exhibiting proactive external skills.

• Contribute to sales activity by co-ordinating meetings, and preparing meeting packs for consultant meetings and new business pitches
• Be proactive in identifying sales opportunities and communicating these to the relevant team members
• Provide dedicated sales support including maintaining an organised database of consolidated consultant information, supporting material and records of sales activity
• Responding to internal and external queries, requests for information and data, resolving queries fully and efficiently and in a timely manner
• To update systems used for management information such as recording sales pipeline, pitch activity etc.
• To work with your colleagues to identify ways to streamline current processes and procedures in order that the team works more efficiently and effectively
• To develop your understanding of LGIMs clients, products and services in order to be able to have conversations with clients/consultants on LGIMs unique proposition
• To be involved with our corporate entertainment schedule and individual consultant events
• Maintain excellent working relationships around key business areas at all times

Essential:

• Strong academic background; Degree qualified (preferably 2.1) or equivalent
• Experience within the investment management industry including providing an exceptional level of client service and sales support
• Demonstrable track record of dealing with external clients and building significant relationships with external contacts up to and including senior levels
• Institutional client experience
• Strong workflow management experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge of current investment market and economic issues
• Excellent  IT skills – salesforce experience useful
• Highly team-orientated
• Work to and share best practice
• Exceptional communication skills
• Resilient
• Highly organised
• Proactive and proven to work on your own initiative

Desirable:

• IMC qualified or studying towards qualification or equivalent
• Working within the pensions industry
• Knowledge of current investment market and economic issues
• Strong overall Investment knowledge including an understanding of the different investment vehicle options

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, at least 22 days’ (with potential to rise to 25 days) holiday, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.