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Franklin Templeton is looking for a Business Development Manager (Retail) based out of Dubai to focus on clients in Greece and Cyprus. This position will be an integral member of our Sales team at Franklin Templeton (FT). Together with the Head of Retail GEM & Africa youll execute the sales strategy to support and grow the business through financial intermediaries within Greece and Cyprus. Youll develop a thorough understanding of FT products and processes to service the needs of Advisors by maintaining regular contact with them through one-on-one meetings presentations telephone e-mail and conference calls. Ability to articulate organizational updates investment processes investment themes and global market events to the intermediaries/distributors. Also ensuring that all Advisors in the territory receive appropriate coverage through execution of the Sales Plan regular team meetings to review progress and review of the Advisor database.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position
Achieve gross and net sales targets through distributors/intermediaries in Greece and Cyprus. Building relationships with existing clients across multiple distribution channels and platforms including regional banks international banks insurance companies IFAs & identifying prospects
Understand the clients asset mix key decision makers as well as business trends. Uncovering opportunities and positioning FT solutions appropriately. Proactively manage day to day client requests and coordinate with fund managers analysts and senior members on client requests
Provide senior management with in-depth insights into key relationships across the region. This includes preparing briefing materials maintaining updated relationship maps and coordinating regular engagement meetings with senior stakeholders and C suite across our partners
Follow our sales process and pursue a comprehensive sales coverage model for all assigned relationships. Ensuring effective infiltration & distribution of the product/service/offering through the appropriate channels
Interact with clients to provide monthly reports on funds and ad hoc account updates with the support of the servicing team where required
Provide market updates presentations on products and FT Academy training courses for our distributor plan events and execute sales campaigns and dynamically involve clients on major initiatives (seminars events surveys)
Be transparent & foster a positive work environment. Work well within a team environment. Active involvement in business planning marketing strategy and commercial negotiations
Harness the expertise of our internal specialists (e.g. portfolio management IPMs product research etc.) in client conversations. Attend internal PM calls and WBT trainings to enhance product/industry knowledge and personal development
Liaise and coordinate with client servicing marketing legal compliance business administration group & RFP team for new & existing business
Plan and successfully execute road shows across distributors in the region
What qualifications skills and experience would help someone to be successful
Bachelors degree preferably in a finance related discipline. MBA CFA CAIA will be beneficial
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in asset management/sales
Strong knowledge of financial products & global macro environment
Greek speaker is required with excellent English; Dubai based with the flexibility to travel periodically to assigned territory and our regional office
Possess excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact across all levels foster and strengthen successful relationships with stakeholders
Ability to analyze understand & monitor the developments in the asset management industry
Results driven works through obstacles and maintains accountability
Works with integrity manages deliverables well and acts as a company advocate
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