Description
About this role
This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionising private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.
You will be joining the world's leading data and insights provider for the alternatives assets industry. We empower the finance community with comprehensive data and expert insights so they can make faster and smarter investment decisions with precision and confidence. We are a forward-thinking company and strive to make an impact by enabling our customers to envision future possibilities, invest in ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities.
Preqin, part of BlackRock, is hiring a postgraduate Sales Development Representative to join our London-based Sales Development team. This role is designed for early career professionals who want to build a long-term career in Sales, Finance, or Commercial roles, while gaining hands-on exposure to private markets and institutional clients within a global financial services organisation.
What You'll Do
- Proactively engage prospective clients through outbound calls, emails, and research institutions, funds, and market trends to personalise outreach
- Qualify interest and book meetings with senior Sales professionals
- Learn how Preqin's data and insights support global investors
- Manage activity and pipeline in Salesforce
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams
Who This Role Is For
- Postgraduate candidates or early career professionals
- Sales experience preferred, gained through Recruitment roles, or Sales roles (B2B or B2C)
- Strong communicators with commercial curiosity
- Motivated, resilient, and comfortable working toward targets
- Interested in long-term careers in Sales and the wider BlackRock organisation
- No prior financial services experience is required.
Tools You'll Use
- Salesforce
- Outreach
- Lusha
- Sales Navigator
Language Skills
- Fluent English required
- Additional languages are a strong plus, particularly: German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Arabic
Our benefits
To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.