First Trust was established in 1991 and today the business is made up of First Trust Advisors L.P., First Trust Portfolios L.P. (“FTP”) and First Trust Global Portfolios Ltd (“FTGP”). FTGP was established in 2011 with a single minded mission to be the gateway and distributor of trusted, innovative and superior investment solutions to European clients. First Trust has a long proven track record in providing rules-based and thematic investing across a range of equities, fixed income and alternatives. Our specialist investment managers apply a robust and disciplined approach in providing a unique low cost and transparent way to invest over the long term.

Today First Trust is one of the fastest growing global ETF providers and as at the end of September 2017 has approximately $112 bn global assets under management (which includes $53 bn in UITS where FTP is sponsor).

Job Purpose:

  • First Trust are one of the most innovative and fast-growing ETF managers with over a $100 Billion in managed and supervised assets. We aim to replicate our success in the US and grow our smart beta investment strategies in the European markets
  • To that end we are looking for an enthusiastic UK internal sales associate to join our entrepreneurial team in the London office

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work with senior sales staff to execute the sales development plan in the UK
  • Identify and contact advisors through phone calls and email, and develop referrals
  • Make a minimum number of outbound sales calls per day and handle associated issues. Duties include meeting scheduling, call-backs, and lead generation
  • Respond to client inquiries, provide ongoing communication with clients and prospects, and manage clients/prospects throughout the sales cycle, resulting in closed business
  • Maintain contact relationship management system and coordinate the weekly meeting schedule
  • Acquire market intelligence by developing a deep knowledge of our products, the competition, the market and our client’s needs
  • Drive attendance to roadshows and marketing events and help with any other administrative duties

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Highly motivated self-starter: Enthusiasm for the industry, a positive attitude, and a drive to succeed are essential to this role
  • Must be determined to succeed and be persuasive on the phone. Proven results and demonstrated sustainable success in a competitive sales environment are key
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to be persuasive and succinct and to build relationships within our team, across our organization, and with our clients
  • Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate industry and product knowledge and make client presentations
  • Prior internal sales desk experience preferred, ideally you will be degree educated with 1-3 years practical financial services experience.

Please forward your application to Jobs@ftgportfolios.com

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