Account Executive - Private Markets

Marcus Evans9 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company with 49 offices across 20+ countries. One of our largest global brands is the Private Wealth Management Summit—an exclusive, invitation-only investor forum held four times a year in the U.S. Trusted by Family Offices and Fund Managers globally, we are hiring elite sales talent to join our Chicago-based, in-office Private Wealth Management Summit team as an Account Executive. In this role, you will drive attendance from senior investment professionals at Single and Multi-Family Offices, directly impacting the quality, prestige, and success of our Summits. Location: Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure attendance from senior investment professionals from Single and Multi-Family Offices.
  • Build relationships with Heads of Investments, CIOs, and Principals.
  • Own your sales process end-to-end.
  • Represent a market-leading global brand with credibility and confidence.
  • Attend quarterly events.

Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of proven B2B sales experience.
  • Strong communication, presence, and closing ability.
  • Comfortable in a high-expectation, relationship-driven sales environment.
  • Motivated, resilient, and competitive.
  • Chicago-based or willing to relocate for an in-office role.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Finance/Economics degree (Master's a plus).

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive base + uncapped commission.
  • Compensation: Year-1 OTE: $90K-$110K.
  • Health, dental, vision + 24/7 telehealth.
  • 12+ paid holidays including year-end shutdown.
  • Gym reimbursement.
  • Opportunity to attend the top private wealth events in the U.S.
  • Real career progression within a global firm.

Required Skills

Resilience
B2B Sales
Communication
Sales Process Management
Relationship Building
Negotiation
Closing Ability