Investment Sales Director

We are seeking an experienced Investment Sales Director to define and execute the investment sales strategy that drives the adoption and growth of AJ Bell Investments, including funds, MPS and Partnership MPS, across AJ Bell Investcentre and third-party platforms. The role combines commercial ownership, strategic influence and disciplined execution, with a focus on shaping how our investment solutions are positioned, distributed and evolved to meet the changing needs of adviser firms and their clients.

Requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience in investment distribution, sales or strategic account management
• Demonstrable success in building and executing sales strategies across funds and MPS propositions
• Experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance growth, risk and long-term sustainability
• Deep understanding of adviser business models, CIPs and investment governance
• Strong knowledge of MPS, OEICs and partnership-style investment solutions
• Clear understanding of platform-based distribution models, including third-party platforms
• Ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Strategic thinking combined with practical execution capability
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• PMI
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals