21 Aug
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Oakbridge Search Partners
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Greater Toronto Area
21 Aug
Oakbridge Search Partners
Greater Toronto Area
We are working with a leading private asset management firm specializing in high-growth real estate portfolios who is seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic Vice President of Sales . This is a search for a high-impact leader who will be responsible for spearheading the sales function and driving significant capital investment into the organization’s diverse real estate assets.
The successful candidate will be a key architect of the firm's growth, bridging the gap between sophisticated investment products and a high-net-worth/institutional client base.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to accelerate capital raises and increase the organization’s AUM.
- Portfolio Growth: Directly drive investment into the firm’s real estate portfolio by identifying and securing current capital sources and maintaining relationships with existing investors.
- Distribution Channel Management: Build and manage key relationships with Exempt Market Dealers (EMDs) and Wholesalers to facilitate the distribution of prospectus-exempt securities.
- Sales Function Oversight: Build, mentor, and build a high-performing sales team, establishing clear KPIs and performance benchmarks aligned with long-term business goals.
- Investor Relations: Act as a primary ambassador for the firm, presenting complex investment opportunities with clarity and skilled authority to sophisticated investors, family offices, and institutional partners.
- Market Positioning:
Work closely with the executive team to refine the firm's value proposition, ensuring real estate investment products remain competitive and attractive in a shifting economic landscape.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 7+ years of progressive sales leadership experience within asset management, private equity, or commercial real estate investment.
- Channel Expertise: Proven experience working directly with Exempt Market Dealers (EMDs) or in a Wholesaling capacity within the Canadian financial services industry.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in capital raising and significantly growing a real estate or alternative investment portfolio.
- Network: An established network of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or institutional investors is highly preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the exempt market landscape, including familiarity with National Instrument 31-103 and 45-106 regulations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation is considered a robust asset.
Competencies for Success
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: The ability to thrive in a boutique environment where agility and personal initiative are rewarded.
- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of real estate financial modeling, investment structures (e.g., MICs, REITs, Private Equity), and market cycles.
- Integrity: Absolute commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and trust required in private asset management.
📌 Vice President of Sales (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Oakbridge Search Partners
📍 Greater Toronto Area