Sales Associate - Inside Sales, New York

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, client-focused sales environment? As a Senior Sales Associate at S&P Global, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the full sales cycle, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to manage complex client requests, contribute to workflow improvements, and help shape the client experience for a global leader in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our Sales team to respond to and process inquiries via Salesforce, covering (but not limited to):
  • New licensing and entitlements
  • Client billing & reporting
  • Client renewals and usage statistics
  • Client prospectus language
  • Existing client maintenance and day-to-day user care
• Process sales deals—including Data, IP, and Custom Opportunities—manage agreement drafting, and facilitate negotiation with both internal and external legal teams.
• Effectively collaborate with a range of internal teams such as Finance, Product Management, Data Product Management, Client Services, Pricing Governance, and Legal.
• Work on both sales and strategic projects to drive workflow efficiencies and support business growth.
• Drive customer satisfaction and adoption within existing accounts by delivering excellent service and proactive support.
• Hold weekly meetings with Sales Representatives to provide relevant statistics, KPIs, and updates on key regional and global initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively conveying complex information to clients and colleagues.
• Exhibit a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales environment.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): 

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $82,000 to $92,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.  

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, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires. 

Skills and Experience Required

• At least 2 years of experience in financial services or a related industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a client services, sales support, or similar client-facing role.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and Salesforce; experience with Tableau or PowerBI is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage client requests independently, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, focused on building lasting client relationships.
• Knowledge of S&P DJI products and services is advantageous; willingness to learn is essential.
• Self-starter with a track record of delivering quality results and driving improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong judgment and analytical skills, with a passion for identifying opportunities to enhance client experience and to grow client relationships.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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