AVP, Sales - PE - LDN

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007 with over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision‑making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics.

The Sales Manager will build relationships with new clients and deliver on aggressive growth targets as part of the Private Markets vertical. The role includes new business quota responsibilities across a large territory and prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Third Bridge’s value proposition across the entire suite of primary research services
• Prospect potential clients who fit the onboarding criteria, developing relationships to better understand their broader research needs
• Oversee the new sales cycle from following up on new business leads to closing deals
• Nurture and track accounts, identify additional opportunities to up‑sell and cross‑sell during the new account stage
• Successfully transition new accounts to the account management team, including onboarding handoff and introduction to key client stakeholders
• Leverage the Sales Associate team for sales support including prospecting and lead qualification
• Assist the Regional Head of Sales with user acquisition

Qualifications

• Professional experience selling directly or indirectly in a B2B environment, preferably with private equity, M+A, public equity, and/or credit firms
• Demonstrable ability to follow up on business leads effectively with excellent networking skills
• Ability to manage pipeline and forecast accuracy on a weekly basis
• Intellectual curiosity to grow and maintain competitive knowledge and focus
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen
• Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (C‑level)
• Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent organization, written and oral presentation skills
• Understanding of larger investment organizations and their needs preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus quarterly bonuses and commission
• 25 days vacation (increases to 28 days after 2 years of service) plus UK bank holidays
• Personal development allowance of £1,000 per year
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Pension contributions of 4% (increases with tenure) and life insurance of 4× base salary
• Remote work flexibility: one month per year, plus other flexible days
• Inclusive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth

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