Sales Specialist - Data and Feeds Position Summary This is an exciting opportunity for a business-savvy salesperson to join a growing cross-regional APAC team and cover the 'Investment Solutions' business line. The role specializes in leading and structuring sales of software and data products to Portfolio Managers and Analysts, Quantitative Researchers, Economists, Academics and other data-driven professionals. Recently the business has grown significantly, and with an exciting roadmap of new products and improvements (ESG datasets, NLP Sentiment Models, Cloud-based databases, etc.). We are looking for someone to drive the business to both existing and new clients, with future potential territory expansion depending on performance. The role will receive extensive training and support, and involves working in close partnership with internal team members from account managers, solutions consultants and customer success managers to proactively drive revenue growth.
Are you looking to pursue a specialist career in a truly diverse organisation? Come join our team!
Role Responsibilities - Creatively structure, progress and close deals within assigned territory
- Proactively and consistently hunt for new opportunities
- Build long term relationships with clients across the financial industry, but also extending to universities, FinTechs, Consultancies, etc.
- Deliver customer demonstrations on our product offerings
Qualifications and Experience Required - Deep understanding of the financial sector in Japan (especially the buyside)
- Strong sales 'closer'
- Native Japan and Business English a must
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Experience driving sales strategies
- 3-6 years of industry, sales or market experience
- Proven record in a quota bearing sales environment
- Experience selling SaaS solutions a plus
Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership ,
Excellence and
Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership ,
Excellence and
Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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