Opportunity

Sales Manager – Strategic Partners & Ratings Agencies, Asset Management

London, hybrid working

Our asset management client is seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Sales Manager to take responsibility for managing and growing relationships with Strategic Partners (including Nationals, Networks, Consolidators, and Lifecos) while also acting as a key liaison with fund ratings agencies.

This role will play a pivotal part in positioning the firm as a trusted partner within the UK wealth and intermediary market, driving distribution growth, and ensuring continued recognition and strong ratings from external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partner Management

  • Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with Nationals, Networks, Consolidators, Lifecos, and other key strategic partners.

  • Collaborate with the Head of Strategic Partners & Ratings to identify commercial opportunities and drive distribution across the full product range.

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the partner channel is well understood and supported with tailored solutions.

Ratings Agency Engagement

  • Act as a primary contact for leading ratings agencies covering funds and asset managers.

  • Coordinate submissions and performance insights, ensuring timely responses to ratings reviews.

  • Support internal teams to strengthen fund ratings and improve external recognition.

Sales Strategy & Execution

  • Develop account plans for strategic partners, identifying growth opportunities and competitive threats.

  • Collaborate with marketing, investment teams, and distribution colleagues to deliver effective messaging and campaigns.

  • Track market developments, competitor activity, and ratings outcomes to inform strategy.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Monitor performance, sales pipelines, and rating agency outcomes.

  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to guide sales and distribution strategy.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in asset management sales, ideally with exposure to strategic partners or intermediary channels.

  • Understanding of ratings agencies, their methodologies, and reporting requirements.

  • Strong track record of building and managing long-term client relationships.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with ratings and market data.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

  • This role is a certified position under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

  • The role is also subject to the FCA’s Conduct Rules.

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