Business Development Executive Director - Kennedy Pearce

Leading Financial Services firm who offer expert solutions and advisory services to their specialist client base seek a Business Development Executive Director Location : Germany, Dusseldorf - Hybrid working Languages: Fluent in both German and English is essential Salary: €Competitive DOE Essential Background : Proven Business Development and Sales experience, well connected in a number of the following areas; direct lending, private credit, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers Role Purpose Target the German and European market generating new business opportunities for the firm with a particular focus on Portfolio Management mandates - Private credit, direct lending, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Establish new client relationships for the firm and

maintain existing client relationships Develop business opportunities and market these opportunities to clients/client groups Interact with group marketing team and provide guidance on Portfolio Management specific initiatives and services Support new business infrastructure set-up Support group units with New Business generation and onboarding Identify business opportunities, prepare marketing materials direct lending, private credit, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers Very good understanding about the potential client’s business in order to prepare on the spot presentations/marketing material and client offers Negotiating skills in client meetings Very good presentation skills Good knowledge of international legal systems/documentation, economics and accounting standards Team player within Portfolio Management; flexible; ability

to work independently and across locations; well organised; able to prioritise and meet deadlines; ability to work proactively in a team, help colleagues, provide direction Keep up to date knowledge, skills and markets Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment Fluent in German and English language