Business Development Manager – PE/RE Fund Services – Luxembourg

Business Development Manager – PE/RE Fund Services – Luxembourg

My client are a very well known and highly regarded fund services company with a global footprint. As they continue with their ambitious growth plans they have an immediate need to recruit a Business Development Manager to their team in Luxembourg

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating Luxembourg business development initiatives around advisors and prospects
• Targeting and developing relationships with key contacts in the industry
• Conference and seminar attendance for networking and cold calling where necessary
• Coordination of business development efforts with business development colleagues and senior individuals in Luxembourg and in other jurisdictions
• Supporting pitch process including preparing proposals, producing information for RFPs and other information required for proposals and presentations
• Assisting with the development of the group’s Luxembourg and European business development strategy
• Maintaining and improving Luxembourg marketing materials and proposal templates
• Managing marketing efforts in Luxembourg including internal and external communications, media, marketing materials and events
• The candidate will be responsible for leading pitch processes to private equity fund clients
• Coordinating business development initiatives, including creating and maintaining target lists and trackers.
• Targeting and developing relationships with key contacts in the Luxembourg funds industry
• Negotiating fees and scope of services with prospective clients

Technical Knowledge / Skills Required

• Direct experience of client service in a professional services firm
• Strong understanding of the private funds industry in Luxembourg
• Technical legal or accounting skills in respect of private equity funds in Luxembourg
• A proactive and problem-solving approach to client interaction
• Ability to plan effectively, with strong deadline orientation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills for a high degree of client interaction and the promotion of client interaction within the business
• Contacts in the Luxembourg private equity sectors preferable
• Fluent in English, with French and/or German an advantage