EIS Sales Executive

EIS Sales Executive
Wharf Street Studios | London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London / Hybrid
Experience: 2–5 years in investment sales, financial services, wealth management, private markets, or a related B2B/B2C sales environment
About Wharf Street Studios
Wharf Street Studios (WSS) is a UK-based creative and technology company working at the intersection of entertainment, intellectual property, technology, gaming, and emerging media.
We are building a portfolio of innovative businesses and intellectual property with global ambitions, and we are looking for an experienced EIS Sales Executive to help grow our UK investor network and communicate our investment opportunities to eligible investors.
The Role
As an EIS Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging and developing relationships with prospective UK investors who may be interested in qualifying EIS investment opportunities.
You will work closely with the leadership team to understand our investment proposition, communicate it clearly to prospective investors, manage the sales pipeline and support investors through the onboarding process.
This is a relationship-led role. We are looking for someone who can confidently speak with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals and experienced investors, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and compliance awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Generate and develop a pipeline of prospective EIS investors.
Conduct structured outreach through telephone, email, LinkedIn, networking and investor events.
Qualify prospective investors based on their interests, circumstances and eligibility.
Clearly explain the company’s investment proposition, EIS structure and associated documentation.
Conduct investor calls, presentations and follow-ups.
Build long-term relationships with prospective and existing investors.
Maintain accurate records of investor interactions and opportunities within the CRM.
Manage prospects through the complete sales funnel, from initial contact through to investment completion.
Work closely with the leadership, finance and legal/compliance teams to ensure accurate and appropriate investor communications.
Support investor webinars, private events and presentations.
Develop relationships with relevant professional networks, including entrepreneurs, accountants, IFAs, wealth advisers and investor communities.
Track sales activity, conversion rates, pipeline value and investor engagement.
Gather investor feedback and provide insights to the leadership team to improve the proposition and sales process.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
2–5 years of experience in sales, investment sales, financial services, wealth management, fundraising or a related field.
Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline and consistently follow up with prospects.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Confidence speaking with senior professionals, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consultative selling.
Ability to understand and communicate financial and investment concepts clearly.
Highly organised with strong CRM and pipeline-management skills.
Professional, trustworthy and relationship-focused approach.
Strong written and verbal English.
Desirable
Previous experience selling or raising capital through EIS/SEIS opportunities.
Experience within private equity, venture capital, investment platforms, wealth management or alternative investments.
Existing relationships with UK investors, entrepreneurs, IFAs, accountants or wealth advisers.
Knowledge of the UK startup and investment ecosystem.
Experience organising or attending investor events and networking functions.
Familiarity with CRM systems such as HubSpot, Salesforce or similar.
Key Skills
Investor Relationship Management | Consultative Sales | Lead Generation | Pipeline Management | EIS/SEIS | Financial Communication | Networking | CRM | Negotiation | Presentation | Business Development
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success will be measured through:
Growth of a qualified investor pipeline.
Number and quality of investor conversations generated.
Investor engagement and conversion.
Development of strategic investor relationships.
Consistent and accurate CRM/pipeline management.
Contribution to investor events and business-development initiatives.
Quality of communication and investor experience.
Why Join Wharf Street Studios?
You will have the opportunity to work directly with the leadership team of a growing UK company operating across creative industries, technology, gaming and intellectual property.
This is an opportunity to combine sales, investment, entrepreneurship and emerging technology while helping build a long-term investor community around WSS.
The role offers significant scope for ownership, responsibility and career progression as the company’s investment and business-development activities expand.
Compensation
Competitive base salary + performance-based commission
Additional benefits and commission structure will be discussed during the interview process.
Important
The successful candidate will be expected to operate within all applicable UK financial promotion, investor communication and EIS-related requirements. This role is focused on communicating approved investment information and developing investor relationships; it is not intended to provide regulated financial advice.
To apply: Please submit your CV along with a short note outlining your relevant sales/investment experience and why you are interested in joining Wharf Street Studios.
Email CV: hr@wharfstreetstudios.com

Work arrangement
Hybrid