Director, Field Sales

SS&C Technologies
New York, NY
Category Sales
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director, Field Sales role will be a key individual contributor sales executive who generates new revenue for the Advent division of SS&C Technologies, Inc. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned sales executive with direct experience selling software & services to the Investment Management market, specifically Asset Managers and complex Private Wealth Advisors.

What You Will Do

Drive new business revenue growth by selling Advent's Genesis Platform, Eze products, and related software and services solutions to Investment Management firms across the assigned territory, primarily NOAM. Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans to identify, engage, and win new clients within the Investment Management vertical.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving significant revenue growth, with experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles from prospecting through contract negotiation and close.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
  • 8-10+ years of direct experience selling software solutions to investment management firms
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving significant revenue growth
  • Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles from prospecting through contract negotiation and close
  • Strong understanding of investment management workflows and financial software solutions, including trading, portfolio management, compliance, operations, accounting, performance measurement, and reporting systems
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities through outbound prospecting and strategic account development
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage senior executives and key decision-makers
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with pre-sales, product, marketing, and customer-facing teams to drive successful sales outcomes
  • Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and sales analytics tools
  • Ability to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, a consultative selling approach, and a results-oriented mindset

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement opportunity
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