Sales Associate

ISS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market intelligence firm is seeking a Sales Associate in Toronto. This role offers sales professionals an opportunity to develop their skills across the sales cycle, driving revenue and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates have sales experience, preferably in financial services, and excellent communication skills. Join us to grow professionally and creatively in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales and relationship management.
• Knowledge of the Canadian financial markets is preferred.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and closing new logo opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Document all client interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is hiring!

Our Canadian Markets team is seeking a Sales Associate to join our Toronto office. This role is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional to grow and develop their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment. You’ll gain experience working across the full sales cycle – from prospecting and identifying new opportunities to deepening client relationships.

ISS MI provides critical and proprietary data, business intelligence, information services and marketing solutions to the global investment management industry.

Our Canadian business delivers in-depth research and solutions which allow our clients to rank their competitiveness, monitor product success, prepare strategies and forecasts and stay up to date on trends affecting their business and the future of the wealth industry. Our clients include over 200 of the most prominent names in the Canadian wealth market.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and closing new logo opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to uncover new areas of expansion.
• Develop a deep understanding of ISS MI’s products and services, and how clients utilize them.
• Increase ISS MI’s market share, brand recognition, and overall perception in the industry.
• Accurately document all client and prospect interactions into firm's CRM system.
• Share relevant industry and opportunity information across the sales group and with other departments.
• Represent ISS MI at relevant industry events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within sales and relationship management – experience selling within the Financial Services industry (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a background in Finance, Economics, Marketing or other related discipline is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of the Canadian financial markets is preferred.
• Demonstrated relationship and organizational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task with good judgment to help manage priorities.
• Strong communication and personal interaction skills.
• Must be proficient at using Microsoft Office tools.
• Innovative, customer orientated thinker able to identify and match client needs to our solutions.

What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top‑notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority‑owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders’ benefit.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go‑to‑market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry‑leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.

ISS shares a commitment to diversity and inclusion. It is a policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All activities, including recruiting and hiring, is administered on a non‑discriminatory basis in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.