Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Department overview:

Sales specialist is a key function within S&P Global with responsibility for client-facing activity including all aspects of business development for its specialist product line and region. The primary focus is placed on new business sales renewing of existing business and enabling the roll-out of new products and services.

Duties & accountabilities

The candidate will work as the main driver of revenue acquisition across assigned accounts and product lines and will ensure that the business goals are achieved. The candidate will work within the Fixed income pricing and valuation sales team and work closely with other sales & account managers business development teams and data support teams. Specifically duties & responsibilities include:

• Generation of lead pipeline for new business and existing clients

• Reporting of actual vs. budgeted sales on a regular basis and accurate forecasting

• Maintaining communication with accounts by being in regular contact with key users and building a position of trust respect and openness with the view to generating new business

• Listen and identify the clients needs and highlight any cross-selling opportunities to relevant Sales specialist team. For multi-product opportunities coordinate the relevant sales specialists to deliver the client solution

• Proactively seek sales referrals from existing accounts

• Take ownership of client issues with the assistance of the data and business development teams

• Maintain pipeline and generate management reports (cold calls list user list etc.) from Salesforce

Delegate non-revenue opportunity related activities (billing initial and on-going client set up and training contractual administration duties etc.) to relevant support teams

• Take responsibility for keeping S&P Global products knowledge to a high standard for defined product area and to a referral standard for S&P Globals other product lines remaining aware of developments

• Act as a point person for allocated products providing support to clients technical information product characteristics coaching sales peers in terms of sales USPs and pre sales questioning

• Actively participate and drive activities such as sales conferences and special events sales collateral production client entertainment association memberships to maximize sales revenue and retention

Business competencies

• Leadership mindset

• Narrative creation for sales activities

• Communication with concise expressions

Education and experience

• Candidates are likely to be degree educated

• Candidates will have significant proven sales experience which will ideally have been gained from a data financial software Asset Management or banking background

• Fixed income Indices and/or OTC derivative knowledge is highly desirable

• Strong inter-personal and influencing skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sales in parallel whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

• Proven track record in generating own pipeline from cold calls

• Ability to meet internal/external deadlines

• Ability to listen learn quickly and demonstrate initiative

• Ability to present and negotiate with senior level management and manage complex sales process

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Outlook / Word / Excel / Powerpoint

• Knowledge of Salesforce is beneficial

Commercial awarenes

• Able understand the end to end sales process and be comfortable and experienced in dealing with senior level negotiations

• Able to demonstrate interest in staying abreast of industry developments

Management requirements

• Able to organize self and others including effective scheduling prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel completing tasks to tight deadlines.

• Clearly establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions partnering with customers to expand their perspective operate with confidence andmake decisions with conviction.

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Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - - Sales (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America) SLSOUS402.2 - Middle Professional Tier II-Ou Sales (EEO Job Group)

Required Experience:

Director

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