Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Sales Director

We are seeking a talented individual to join our sales Endowment and Foundations team at Mercer , a Marsh business . This role will be based near any Mercer office in the Northeast or Southeast zone . This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

You will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth, developing sales strategies, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in achieving business objectives and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is a hybrid position and will require three days in office and can be based in multiple locations.

Endowment & Foundation Sales Director

We will count on you to:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth within the endowments & foundations segment.

• Collaborate with senior management and other key stakeholders to define sales strategies, identify market opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to expand Mercer’s client base in private and community foundations, college and university endowments, and other nonprofit institutional investors.

• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, prospects, and industry influencers, leveraging these relationships to generate new business and enhance the organization's reputation.

• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting endowment & foundation investment governance, and incorporate this knowledge into sales strategies and client interactions.

• Work closely with internal teams, to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of tailored endowment and foundation solutions to clients.

• Monitor and analyze sales performance, pipeline management, and market trends, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.

• Contribute to identifying and advancing strategic growth opportunities supporting Mercer’s endowments & foundations practice.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop and execute targeted marketing for nonprofit investor audience.

• Coordinate sales activities related to RFPs and proposals, securing required internal approvals, and managing pricing inputs.

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) are advantageous.

• Proven track record of success in sales roles with endowments, foundations, and other nonprofit institutional investors.

• In-depth knowledge of endowment and foundation investment practices, including spending policies, asset allocation, gift and restricted fund management, and use of alternatives.

• Strong understanding of nonprofit governance structures, trustee dynamics, and procurement/selection processes used by endowments and foundations.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to clients and stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and execute sales strategies that align with business objectives.

• Series 7 and 63 license

What makes you stand out:

• Deep alternative investments knowledge and experience implementing alternatives within endowment/foundation portfolios.

• Proven ability to originate and win very large high‑impact mandates with sophisticated institutional clients.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. 

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. 

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on us.fitly.work.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $151,000 to $302,500.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.