On-site
SaaS
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🇩🇪 German
About this role
If you're a driven sales professional with deep roots in the asset management sector and a passion for connecting clients to the data solutions they depend on, this is a rare opportunity to own and shape a high-growth territory across DACH and Central Europe.As Senior Business Development Manager, you'll take the lead on one of FE fundinfo's most strategically important regions, bringing our Dissemination & Distribution solutions to asset managers, fund promoters, platforms and data vendors across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Central Europe.
This is a role where your market knowledge, client relationships and commercial instincts will directly influence product direction, go-to-market strategy, and the growth of a business that sits at the heart of the fund distribution ecosystem. You'll work alongside talented colleagues across sales, product and client success, with the backing of a dedicated BDR team and marketing function.Your
key
responsibilities as a Senior Business Development Manager will include:Owning and executing the sales strategy for our Dissemination and Distribution solutions across asset managers and fund promoters in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Central Europe.Driving pipeline growth and bookings through programmatic execution of the DACH and Central Europe go-to-market plan, including cross-sell and new name sales plays.Positioning FE fundinfo's Dissemination solutions to help clients distribute fund data, factsheets and regulatory documents to platforms, distributors and data vendors.Partnering with marketing and a dedicated BDR team to drive demand, and representing FE fundinfo at industry events across the DACH and Central European markets.Collaborating with Client Success Managers to deliver a seamless post-sales experience and with product teams to bring client insight into the roadmap.Supporting the development of junior sales team members by sharing best practices and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.You wil
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Dedicated prospecting team
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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