Account Executive – Private Markets
OTE: First year $90,000 — 110,000
Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20 countries.
One of our largest global brands is the Private Wealth Management Summit — held in the US, four times a year. This brand is well known, by both Family Offices and Fund Managers, as the most exclusive and invitation-only gathering for the Private Markets in the US.
We are seeking a Chicago-based, in-office Account Executive to join our team and drive the attendance of Senior Investment Officers from Single-Family and Multi-Family Offices. Your efforts will directly impact the quality, prestige, and success of our Summits.
Required Qualifications
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A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree — within Finance and Economics. A Master’s Degree will be considered an advantage.
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2 years of success in B2B sales within Investor Relations, as a Placement Agent, or in Financial Services.
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A strong understanding of the Private Markets and the various Alternative Investment Assets.
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Strong familiarity with the Family Office and RIA space; existing relationships are a plus.
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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with confidence to engage C-level professionals.
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Self-driven, resilient, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, relationship-driven sales environment.
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Proficiency in CRM platforms and pipeline management best practices. HubSpot experience is an advantage.
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Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL; this is an in-office role.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential. OTE: First year $90,000 — 110,000.
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Direct access to the most influential investors and thought leaders in the private wealth and alternative investment space.
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Opportunity to represent a premium, market-leading brand.
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Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture in a prestigious Chicago office setting.
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Career advancement opportunities within a fast-growth organization.
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Attendance at the top Private Wealth Summits in the US.
*Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.