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Sales Assistant, Associate

Yesterday London, United Kingdom

Are you looking to build your career in sales support within a collaborative, high-performing environment? We're hiring a Sales Support Associate to join our established team and play a key role in driving strong client outcomes and supporting our Sales Executives across the UK.
If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working closely with multiple teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience within a market-leading organisation.

As a Sales Support Associate, you will be at the heart of our sales function-supporting client engagement, managing key sales processes, and helping ensure the smooth delivery of meetings, events, and reporting.

You will act as a vital link between Sales Executives, internal teams, and clients, making this role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

Client & Sales Support

  • Assist Sales Executives with day-to-day support, analysis, and client follow-up to help maximise external engagement.
  • Respond to medium-complexity enquiries from prospective and existing clients.
  • Support both the Wholesale and Advisory sales teams.

Data & Reporting

  • Maintain and audit client and prospect databases.
  • Gather and analyse sales metrics to support business insights and decision-making.
  • Conduct research on financial markets, products, and services.

Coordination & Collaboration

  • Coordinate sales meetings, events, and related logistics.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient sales processes.
  • Participate in special projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Business Impact

  • Improve sales and client relationship outcomes by offering insightful recommendations and highlighting strengths and weaknesses of proposed solutions.
  • Support regulatory and internal standards by ensuring accurate, consistent data and documentation.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred:

  • Proven experience in a sales support, client service, or operations role.
  • Experience working with CRM systems or client databases.
  • Comfort analysing data and producing meaningful insights.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a knowledgeable, supportive, and high-performing sales team.
  • Work in a hybrid model that supports flexibility and balance.
  • Gain exposure to senior stakeholders, client relationship management, and sales strategy.
  • Build valuable experience that opens doors to future opportunities across the business.

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How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom
Job ID: Vanguard-175401
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-13T20:36:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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