Oxford Economics
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Department: Alpine Macro
Location: London, UK
Description
Alpine Macro is a leading macroeconomic research firm serving top-tier institutional investors worldwide. Following its recent acquisition by Oxford Economics, Alpine Macro is entering a period of rapid growth and expansion, offering unparalleled opportunities to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
We’re seeking talented business development professionals passionate about asset management and macroeconomic research. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, pitching, and securing new business opportunities with asset managers, including mutual funds, hedge funds, pension plans, and sovereign wealth funds. You will represent Alpine’s highly respected macro research to senior decision-makers across the investment landscape.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Acquisition
- Proactively generate and qualify leads through outbound outreach, including calls, emails, LinkedIn, and referrals.
- Conduct discovery conversations to deeply understand client needs and tailor solutions.
- Present and demo Alpine Macro’s macroeconomic research via virtual and in-person meetings.
- Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to closing contracts.
- Maintain an organized and active sales pipeline using CRM tools to meet or exceed targets.
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Industry Insight & Positioning
- Develop strong knowledge of macroeconomic trends, market cycles, and how institutional investors leverage research.
- Customize pitches to align with client strategies and decision-making processes.
- Represent Alpine Macro at industry events, webinars, and networking opportunities.
Internal Collaboration & CRM
- Work closely with Alpine’s economists and leadership to support client engagement.
- Provide market and client feedback to product and research teams to inform future offerings.
- Ensure smooth handoffs to account management teams post-sale.
- Track outreach and sales progress accurately in CRM systems, reporting key activities to leadership.
- Maintain up-to-date prospect contact information for targeted outreach.
Required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of proven success in B2B sales, ideally within financial services or research subscription models.
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Comfortable managing a high volume of outbound prospecting and follow-ups.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficient with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
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Preferred
- Familiarity with the asset management industry and buy-side client landscape.
- Previous experience selling research, data, or subscription services.
- Strong interest in global macroeconomic trends, geopolitics, and financial markets.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Benefits
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- Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Flexible Working
- Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!
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