Sales Strategy & Management Associate

Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Team Overview

The Global Client Solutions team (“KCS”) is KKR’s dedicated investor solutions team. KCS was formed in 2009 to invest in and focus on KKR’s relationships with current and potential investors. Today, KCS consists of over 300 executives located in 22 offices globally.

Position Summary

KKR is seeking a highly motivated professional to support the Sales Distribution Strategy & Management function within Global Wealth Solutions, partnering closely with sales leadership to drive strategic and operational growth initiatives across the platform. Based in London, this role will play a critical role in strengthening core sales management processes, supporting business strategy execution, and advancing key growth initiatives, including new product launches and sales distribution projects.

The Associate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations teams, combining strong strategic thinking with disciplined execution, analytics, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Support sales leadership on core sales management and business strategy priorities, including business planning, budgeting, and monthly sales forecasting

• Prepare clear, senior-ready business update materials for management and key stakeholders, including performance summaries, strategic progress updates, and key metrics

Support the execution of strategic distribution initiatives, including selected partnership forums and targeted sales campaigns

Project-manage strategic growth initiatives, including new product launches and broader distribution projects, and support business planning for new strategies or market entry

Oversee pipeline tracking, sales dashboards, and crediting coordination to ensure accuracy and transparency

Act as a key advocate and coordinator for our CRM, including organizing user teach-ins, coordinating enhancement requests, and overseeing data hygiene and adoption

Identify opportunities to leverage technology, data, and automation to improve sales management, reporting, and broader business processes

Prepare agendas and materials for sales, leadership, and strategy meetings, and support team communications, offsites, and internal coordination

Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day business management

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs

Qualifications

KKR seeks to hire individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrate strong ownership, and have a proven ability to combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will have:

• Strong academic record
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, asset management, wealth management, private markets, or a related business strategy / sales management role
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights
• Exceptional PowerPoint skills, with the ability to craft clear, senior-ready narratives and articulate key messages effectively
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, forecasting, and scenario-based modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders

Interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve business processes; familiarity with programming, automation, or building tools is a plus, but not required

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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