Account Executive – Private Markets

Job Description

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company with 49 offices across 20+ countries. One of our largest global brands is the Private Wealth Management Summit, an exclusive, invitation-only investor forum held four times a year in the U.S. and trusted by Family Offices and Fund Managers globally.

We are hiring elite sales talent to join our Chicago-based, in-office Private Wealth Management Summit team as an Account Executive. In this role, you will drive attendance from senior investment professionals at Single and Multi-Family Offices, directly impacting the quality, prestige, and success of our Summits.

If you’re a strong B2B salesperson looking to break into private wealth, this role offers serious exposure, training, and upside while representing one of the most respected brands in the private markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure attendance from senior investment professionals from Single and Multi-Family Offices.
• Build relationships with Heads of Investments, CIOs, and Principals.
• Own your sales process end-to-end.
• Represent a market-leading global brand with credibility and confidence.
• Attend quarterly events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven B2B sales experience.
• Strong communication, presence, and closing ability.
• Finance / Economics degree preferred (Master’s a plus).
• Comfortable in a high-expectation, relationship-driven sales environment.
• Motivated, resilient, competitive.
• Chicago-based or willing to relocate (in-office role).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + uncapped commission.
• Year-1 OTE: $90K–$110K.
• Health, dental, vision + 24/7 telehealth.
• 12+ paid holidays incl. year-end shutdown.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Attend the top private wealth events in the U.S.
• Real career progression within a global firm.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.