Sales Specialist (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
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The Role: Sales Specialist
The Team: We are a dynamic & energetic team comprised of experienced professionals from across the financial services industry all working together to achieve our revenue goals. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and value team work so being a team player is crucial in order to succeed within our organization
Responsibilities and Impact: You'll be the first impression of Market Intelligence and a quarterback, leveraging resources from marketing, product, sales and relationship management teams to match our solutions and services to meet client needs. As top of the funnel, you are essential to the organization's overall growth. We are looking for someone to grow with the company by evolving not only their sales skills, but their industry knowledge and product knowledge on market leading analytical solutions and data services. As you grow, there are opportunities for you to transition into areas where you can continue to thrive. Although this could mean accelerating your career within the team, it could expand within sales or other areas like relationship management, customer success, product specialist, operations or project management.
Work through assigned Market Intelligence accounts by segment to qualify potential prospects.
Identify the right group/users within an organization and engage them in a conversation about our different products
Develop new business prospects from multiple sources including inbound marketing leads, prospect lists, discovery and individual research.
Develop an outreach strategy to drive appointments with Sales Representatives
Follow up on leads and conduct research to identify potential prospects.
Prepare and analyze sales pipeline reports and dashboards.
Work on new logo accounts to engage prospects in the buying process.
Build and cultivate prospect relationships by initiating communications and conducting follow-up communications in order to move opportunities through the sales funnel.
Grow product and sales knowledge by sitting in with various team members, attending the demos you set, and asking for feedback on a regular basis.
Continuous learning to stay on top of tools, techniques, trends, understanding of the market, customers, and competition
Timely management of data for new and prospective clients within CRM, recording all communications, information is accurate, and documents attached.
Monitor and manager day-to-day time and priorities to deliver results
Collaborate with peers, particularly around best practices, competitive intel and sales strategy, At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.
Requirements
Bilingual in both Portuguese and English, Spanish is a plus.
Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field preferred).
5-7 years' work experience commercial experience (in financial services industry preferred).
Preferred Qualifications: A proven track record of strong client relationships
Excellent client service skills
Goal and action orientated, with ability to work towards targets
Experience in dealing with challenging situations, i.e. objection handling and overcoming gatekeepers, and overcome rejection with charisma and courage
Solid organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to engage a senior level audience
Strong MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are required, and any knowledge of CRM databases (such as Salesforce.com) would be advantageous
Knowledge of the financial industry and/or financial divisions/departments a plus
Collaborative and supportive. You love working with, listening to, and understanding others.
Benefits & conditions
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,817 to $87,500. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications., We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need 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: It's 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 awards-small perks can make a big difference.
