Senior Associate, Business Development
£47,300 - £68,433.33
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 4 days
Key Skills
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Associate to support the growth of our Dutch and Belgian business.
Working alongside experienced sales professionals, you will focus on identifying and qualifying new opportunities, conducting market and account research, supporting prospect outreach, and helping build pipeline across asset managers, asset owners, banks, and other financial institutions.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in B2B sales. You will gain exposure to enterprise sales processes, ESG and regulatory solutions, and senior client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support territory and account planning activities.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
- Conduct prospecting and outreach campaigns.
- Maintain CRM data and pipeline reporting.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and Client Success teams.
- Contribute to pipeline generation and market development across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Qualifications
- A demonstrated interest and relevant experience in prospecting, research, and lead generation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Proactive self starter, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Interest in ESG, sustainable finance
- English and Dutch fluency (essential)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in sales support, business development, inside sales, or a related commercial role.
Base Salary Compensation Range
GBP 47,300.00-68,433.33Commission Target:
66% AnnualThis role offers a commission target which may vary by up to ±15% depending on final plan design and business factors.
We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
U99_MstarUKLtd Morningstar UK Ltd. Legal EntityCore Responsibilities
The role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities while supporting territory and account planning activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct outreach campaigns and maintain pipeline reporting for the Dutch and Belgian markets.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in sales support or business development and possess fluency in both English and Dutch. A demonstrated interest in ESG and sustainable finance, along with strong organizational and communication skills, is required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Commission
About Morningstar
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $369 billion in AUMA as of Sept. 30, 2025. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.