Associate Commercial Specialist - Sustainability

OSTTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Career growth programs

Job summary

S&P Global Energy is seeking an Associate Commercial Specialist to drive growth in Continental Europe. You will own sales targets for a defined territory, identify new logos, and shape GTM strategies while pursuing cross-sell opportunities.

You will travel within Europe to meet clients and represent the company at events. The role requires 2+ years in ESG/sustainability solutions, strong CRM skills, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in ESG and sustainability solutions, customer support, sales or relationship management in B2B environments.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets or managing complex client relationships and projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and ESG principles and ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading client meetings, demos, and strategic planning sessions.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and prospecting databases, including maintaining detailed client records and pipeline management.
• Willingness to travel within Europe for client visits and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Owns a new business sales target for an assigned territory.
• Help the Continental European team identify new logos.
• Design and execute new Go-to-market strategies in the region.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

ESG experience

Sales targets

CRM proficiency

Lead generation

Cross-sell

English fluency

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

ZoomInfo

Salesloft

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Team: Sustainable1's Commercial team is at the forefront of expanding and deepening client relationships in the climate and sustainability space. We operate with a strategic vision to drive revenue growth while helping clients enhance their climate and sustainability initiatives.

The Impact: We are looking for an Associate Commercial Specialist to help grow the business in Continental Europe.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Owns a new business sales target for an assigned territory

• Help the Continental European team identify new logos

• Design and execute new Go-to-market strategies in the region

• Identify cross-sell opportunities

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2+ years of relevant experience in ESG and sustainability solutions, customer support, sales or relationship management in B2B environments.

• Proven track record of either achieving revenue targets or managing complex client relationships and/or projects

• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and ESG principles (e.g., EBA requirements, CSRD, SFDR, CSDDD, ISSB) and ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value propositions

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience leading client meetings, demos, and strategic planning sessions

• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and prospecting databases (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, ZoomInfo, Salesloft, or similar), including maintaining detailed client records and pipeline management; familiarity with AI agents preferred

• Willingness to travel within Europe for client visits and represent the company at industry events

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of client workflows in any of the following industries: non-financial corporates, financial institutions, professional services.

• Fluency in English. Any other European languages preferred.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

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 cantake 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 andengaged 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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