Index Sales Director - US (UK Based)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Index Sales Director based in London to drive sales of innovative index solutions. The role involves developing relationships with investors, delivering consultative sales presentations, and managing the sales process. Frequent travel to the US is required.

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales roles within index or benchmark data.
• Experience engaging with asset owners and asset managers.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales and adoption of the firm's index solutions.
• Develop and manage relationships with key decision-makers.
• Travel extensively across North America to meet clients.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Job description

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Index Sales Director - US (UK Based), London

Client: Selby Jennings

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Role: This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing, global team bringing innovative data-driven products to the investment sector. The firm's index solutions provide actionable insights for investors, establishing new benchmarks for performance and risk measurement.

The successful candidate will focus on developing relationships with investors in the Americas, particularly Limited Partners (LPs) and quantitative-focused General Partners (GPs). Candidates with a strong track record in selling index and benchmark data to asset owners, asset managers, or consultants will be highly regarded.

Location: London, with frequent travel to the US and potential for relocation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the sales and adoption of the firm's index solutions.
• Develop and manage relationships with key decision-makers within the investment space.
• Deliver consultative sales presentations that effectively convey complex data and analytical insights.
• Actively prospect, research, and generate leads to expand market presence.
• Manage the sales process from initial outreach to contract negotiation and closing.
• Travel extensively across North America to meet clients and prospects.

Qualifications:

• Proven success in sales roles within index or benchmark data, financial data solutions, or financial analytics.
• Experience engaging with asset owners, asset managers, or consultants.
• Strong understanding of quantitative data products; experience in financial markets is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data solutions to sophisticated clients.
• Ability to navigate and sell disruptive, data-driven solutions in a traditional market environment.