Client Development Associate - Sales

S&P Global, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data firm is looking for a Client Development Associate in London, responsible for supporting Sales Directors and enhancing client experience. This position involves proactive outreach, client training, and managing sales pipelines. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and a background in the financial sector. The role offers growth opportunities within sales and account management.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in the financial sector is desirable.
• Ability to handle challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development through direct outreach.
• Conduct product demonstrations and training for clients.
• Manage client service activities and document interactions.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Understanding of Capital markets

Goal-oriented

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

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Client Development Associate - Sales

Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 18, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id 314069

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

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We are looking for a Client Development Associate based in our London office. This role is responsible for helping the Sales Directors with new business leads and delivering a positive overall client experience.

The Impact:The main task is to support new business development by proactively reaching out to end users for training, product demos, and custom account configurations.

For this role, the Client Development Associate will require a clear understanding of how these different client segments each operate and are likely to use the intellectual property and tools offered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The Career Opportunity:Our team’s structure will allow you to have exposure to our clients and have the opportunity to build your skills across functions within sales or account management.

Responsibilities:

• Guide clients through the product set up and conducting training sessions and Product Demos with clients
• Identify new opportunities within the designated territory
• Learn and apply the S&P Global Market Intelligence diagnostic sales approach through client interaction
• Stay current with industry news and issues to understand the potential impact to your current prospects for fine new opportunities.
• Coordinate and provide sales demonstrations and follow up to negotiate contract terms/commercials
• Maintain disciplined approach to daily sales activity pipelines and systems based workflow (i.e. Salesforce.com)
• Secure the executed contract and coordinating the transition of new clients to the Relationship Management Team.
• Develop industry specific knowledge necessary to have credible diagnostic conversations
• Engage in team selling to strategic accounts in conjunction with Sales Executives in other industries or Account Managers in existing accounts.
• Track client service activities for accounts, prepare service utilisation reports and document client interactions (call / meeting notes)

Key Skills:

• Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s degree (a Masters is preferable)
• Experiencein a finance role in the financial sector (either at a vendor or a Financial Institution)
• Strong presentation and communication skills (face to face, large groups, remotely – WebEx)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
• Good knowledge of how the Capital markets operate
• Goal and action orientated with ability and desire to work towards revenue targets within a team environment
• High level of comfort and determination when dealing with challenging situations, i.e. objection handling, overcoming gatekeepers
• Solid organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to engage a senior – level audience

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, andmake decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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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