About the the Role: Senior Sales Specialist 

The Team: This is an exciting opportunity to join the C&RS Sales Team, a focused and dynamic team focused on growing the C&RS business including Credit Solutions (RatingsDirect and RatingsXpress), Risk Solutions (including Credit Analytics, Scorecards and Analytical Services) and Third Party Risk (KY3P and Supplier Risk Indicators).  

The C&RS Sales Team are supported by a team of Pre Sales Engineers to provide deep subject matter expertise to support renewal and new business conversations. 

Responsibilities and Impact: The C&RS business has a strategic plan to be a $1Billion business globally by 2026 and is a significant contributor to the overall growth of the Market Intelligence (MI) Division. C&RS has senior executive commitment to invest where needed to fuel this growth.  

We are at the forefront of solving new challenges for clients as the market and regulatory landscape continues to change. For example;  

• Understanding Counterparty Credit Risk, in particular in the aftermath of recent Bank collapses in the US and Europe.  

• Many rely on RatingsDirect’s rich and timely research to understand the potential impact on credit markets of current global themes such as inflation, volatility in interest and default rates, and regional conflicts 

• Helping clients establish robust frameworks for integrating ESG factors into their Credit Assessment frameworks and understanding the potential impact of ESG on their credit portfolios 

• Providing tools and Analytics that underpin large global corporations moving toward customer and supplier credit assessment workflow automation   

Sales of the C&RS suite of products frequently drive sales of additional Market Intelligence desktop, workflow and data feed solutions fueling growth beyond the C&RS business, contributing to growth across MI and other divisions of S&P Global.  

This is a critical role in the C&RS Sales organization. As a Senior Sales Specialists you will be part of a dynamic team demonstrating the growth potential of the C&RS suite with dedicated sales focus. You will have the opportunity to influence product and commercial strategy providing the voice of the customer based on your knowledge of customers and competitors and feedback from client conversations. 

As the C&RS business grows, there will be opportunities for growth as a Senior Sales Specialist.  

 The complimentary nature of C&RS products with other solutions across the MI, means you will have opportunities to build relationships with stakeholders across the MI division and across S&P Global. 

• Meet individual growth goal / quota which can be achieved through: 

• renewing and growing a book of existing C&RS business and / or 

• selling new C&RS products into Greenfield C&RS clients and / or 

• selling the C&RS suite to C&RS white space clients (ie those with no existing relationship with the C&RS Business)  and / or 

• Finding new redistribution and other partnerships to drive C&RS revenue 

• Build and execute on book of business / territory strategy and identify opportunities for growth and expansion 

• Research, develop and execute on prospecting and other initiatives to engage with prospects in collaboration with the Market Development and Marketing teams 

• Adopt structured and disciplined approach to tracking activity, pipeline accuracy and forecasting 

• Adopt a customer focused, diagnostic selling approach 

• Identify and develop revenue synergy and cross-sell opportunities  

• Build and maintain a knowledge of current industry and economic events impacting our clients and the relevance of our products, becoming seen as a credit expert amongst your peers and clients 

• Partner closely with other internal stakeholders such as Product Management, Market Development, Marketing, Customer Success, Legal and Client support teams. 

• Mentor Junior members of the sales organization 

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,379 to $201,800. 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.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For: 

The C&RS sales organization value partnership, relationships and communication.  It is crucial that you model these attributes. In addition, we are looking for: 

Basic Required Qualifications:

• A strong commercial mindset. Prior experience selling to, speaking to, or interacting with credit personas is an advantage. A genuine interest in and ability to learn about credit workflows and personas, developing the industry specific knowledge necessary to have credible diagnostic conversations 

• Strong communication, organization, presentation, and negotiation skills. Confidence in meetings, presentations and dealing with prospects and customers over the phone or in person 

• Creative thinking and problem solving to drive solutions that address client needs with the C&RS suite of solutions 

• Collaboration with sales teams and other stakeholders across the C&RS business and across Market Intelligence to identify and drive synergy and cross sell opportunities 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline 

• Five + years relevant experience 

• Highly proficient in MS Office and using CRM systems 

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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