Data Pre-Sales Solutions (Analyst/Associate)
About The Position
About this role Sales Development Representative (Analyst/Associate) – New York, NY Business: BlackRock, Aladdin Client Business Preqin BlackRock Overview: BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and an outstanding provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches sought at improving out performance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @BlackRock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock Our mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We are a diverse bunch of people who like to analyze, reinvent, and enhance how we work, and all in the pursuit of a better experience for our colleagues and clients. There are limitless problems to solve and opportunities for development, alongside a team of clever and caring colleagues. Our culture is based on respect, inclusion, diversity but also challenge and stretch and value feedback. We believe that people reach their best potential when the different facets of their home, work and community are all cared about. We can promise you fun, fast paced work environment, offer competitive and innovative benefits, and the ability to define your role in pursuit of your aspirations. Business Unit Overview: This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio. Role Overview We are looking for a Sales Development Representative (Analyst) to join our New York-based Sales Development team supporting the Aladdin Client Business within the private market and investment data space. This role is focused on identifying and engaging target prospects, qualifying inbound and outbound interest, and setting high-quality meetings for Sales partners. You’ll work closely with Account Executives and Marketing to build early-stage pipeline and contribute to a high-performing, metrics-driven team.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in sales development, business development, client-facing, or related roles.
- Familiarity or strong interest in alternative investments, financial services, data/analytics solutions, or SaaS environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a goal- and metrics-driven environment.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience cold calling, prospecting into enterprise accounts, and navigating multi-stakeholder buying groups.
- Experience with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach, etc).
- A desire to be a phenomenal teammate, able to integrate and build rapport quickly
Responsibilities
- Execute consultative outbound prospecting across email, phone, and social channels to engage priority accounts and personas.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads through discovery conversations; assess fit, urgency, stakeholders, and next steps.
- Schedule qualified meetings and provide clear handoff notes (objective, stakeholder context, key findings, and hypotheses).
- Maintain excellent CRM hygiene: accurate activity logging, contact/account updates, and lead dispositioning.
- Partner with Account Executives and Marketing to align on target lists, messaging, and campaign follow-up.
- Track performance against SDR KPIs and contribute to weekly pipeline and activity reporting.
Benefits
- employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
- strong retirement plan
- tuition reimbursement
- comprehensive healthcare
- support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
