Sales Specialist-Trading, East Africa at London Stock Exchange Group

As a subject matter expert to pre-sales and pursuit activities, you will act in of support Account Managers and Solution Sales focusing on all sales (new, cross-sells, up-sells) for proposition in a given territory with both existing and new customers. You will lead on deals aligned to specific propositions and serve accounts within a defined territory. The role works in close partnership with internal stakeholders to proactively drive gross sales and revenue.

Role Responsibilities:

• Structure, negotiate and close deals
• Proactively identify pipeline opportunities, governed by the Account Managers
• Develop the sales strategy for their proposition within their territory
• Provide insights and share Refinitiv thought leadership on their proposition with customers
• Deliver customer demonstrations on their specific propositions

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Deep market understanding including a) expert understanding of financial market b) knowledge of relevant market c) strong understanding of customers' business model workflow
• World class selling skills (identify, develop, & articulate proposition/ consultative selling) as a “hunter”
• Strong sales ‘closer’
• Significant Product and Workflow Expertise (e.g. knowledge of financial modeling, Excel, MS Office); knowledge of trading floor tech / data apps
• Creative thinker and good sales ideation skills
• Presentation skills (verbal & written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and execute a sales plan
• Executive presence
• Over 5 years of industry, sales or market experience
• Proven track record in a quota bearing sales environment
• Experience selling to C- level executives
• ACI Dealing Certificate is preferable.