Sales Representative – (Investment Events)

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated in the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance.

We are a leading provider of exclusive, high-level summits designed to connect sophisticated private wealth investors with premier opportunities in the private markets. Our events serve the unique needs of the private wealth management community, with a focus on single family offices, multi-family offices, and fee-only Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).

We are seeking a Chicago-based, on-site Sales Representative to join our team and drive the acquisition of high-level investment professionals to attend our invite-only private wealth management summits. This individual will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing participation from Heads of Investments and other senior decision-makers within Limited Partnerships. Your efforts will directly impact the quality, prestige, and success of our events.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and build relationships with key investment leaders within Private Wealth.

• Effectively communicate the value proposition of attending our alternative investment focused events.

• Secure attendance from target delegates through proactive outreach (calls, email, LinkedIn, and professional networks).

• Maintain and manage a strong pipeline through effective CRM (HubSpot) use and diligent follow-up.

• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure alignment on messaging and audience development strategies.

• Consistently meet and exceed participation and revenue targets.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree – preferably within Finance, Economics or Business.

• 2+ years of success in B2B sales within financial services, investor relations, or the alternative investments space.

• Strong familiarity with the family office and RIA space; existing relationships are a plus.

• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging C-level professionals.

• Self-driven, resilient, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, relationship-driven sales environment.

• Proficiency in CRM platforms and pipeline management best practices. HubSpot experience is an advantage.

• Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL; this is an on-site role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.

• Direct access to the most influential investors and thought leaders in the private wealth and alternative investment space.

• Opportunity to represent premier, market-leading events.

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture in a prestigious Chicago office setting.

• Career advancement opportunities within a high-growth organization.

• Attendance at the top Private Wealth summits in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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