Sales Specialist

We are seeking a Sales Specialist to join our Market Intelligence division in London. You will play a pivotal part in growing the European Data & Research business, focusing on corporate clients across professional services, government, academia, fintech, and industrials. You will identify opportunities to position complementary services delivered through direct feeds, APIs, cloud-based data delivery, and SaaS.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and close, to deliver new-business revenue across the European corporate segment.
• Diagnose complex client requirements and translate them into tailored, outcome-focused solutions using direct feeds, APIs, cloud-based data delivery, and SaaS.
• Collaborate with business development teams, product specialists, relationship managers, and other internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, build consensus, and secure strategic alignment.
• Engage senior executives and lead credible, consultative conversations about market trends, business challenges, and relevant data and technology solutions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of sales activity, opportunities, pipeline progression, and forecasts in Salesforce.com, while effectively prioritizing competing commercial activities.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What We're Looking For:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 4+ years of experience in selling complex data and/or technology solutions to financial professionals.
• A proven track record of managing complex sales cycles and delivering new-business revenue within corporate or financial markets.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional European language.
• Actively listens and seeks to understand different perspectives, priorities, and concerns during diverse client and stakeholder interactions.
• Works effectively with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to build consensus and achieve shared commercial goals.
• Prioritizes activities according to importance, urgency, and commercial impact, consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

Benefits:

• 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.