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Commercial Director - Upstream Solutions

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Description

We are seeking a Commercial Director - Upstream Solutions to join our Canada Commercial Sales Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing partnerships with Upstream Canadian clients located in the Calgary area.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building and nurturing relationships with S&P Commodity Insights customers to provide solutions that improve customer operations and insights
  • Working as the lead on a set of accounts, developing an account strategy that results in high retention and growth of our business
  • Dealing with all stages of the sales and renewal process, working with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally
  • Developing an exceptional understanding of S&P Global Commodity Insights products and functionality and their application to specific clients/job functions
  • Contributing to the business strategy through a deep understanding of industry requirements, market trends, and client requirements

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of successful sales experience managing major or complex accounts in the Canadian upstream industry/energy markets
  • Consultative sales and negotiation skills experience, possess high integrity and is proficient in all phases of the selling cycle
  • Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills
  • Strong planning and organization skills and ability to prioritize
  • Some travel is required

Preferred qualifications:

  • Degree with 7+ years of successful sales experience managing major or complex accounts in the Canadian energy markets
  • Proven leadership in managing multi-national global and/or strategic accounts, multi-cultural awareness, and regional experience
  • Understanding of Canadian energy markets – Oil & Gas, Power, Agriculture, Metals, Renewable
  • Experience working with the major Canadian energy companies in the Calgary area
  • Strong planning and organization skills, Salesforce/Equivalent CRM, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint

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

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