Enterprise Data - Sales Specialist - Research & Data Science, Financial Solutions

London, United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial information seeks a Sales Specialist focusing on Enterprise Data and Data Science. This role requires experience in financial services and consultative sales skills to drive revenue through innovative data solutions. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a strong understanding of quantitative finance and client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial services.
• Deep understanding of client business models and data needs.
• Experience with programming languages and tools in finance.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue within Bloomberg's Enterprise Data product suite.
• Articulate the value of data products linked to client workflows.
• Lead sales and retention efforts for datasets.

Skills

Consultative sales skills

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Technical solutions

Data science understanding

Tools

Python

R

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

Enterprise Data - Sales Specialist - Research & Data Science, Financial Solutions

Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, news, and insights. We leverage innovative technology to deliver trusted data and transparency to financial markets. Our clients worldwide depend on us for critical investment data and tools, supporting over 26,000 employees across more than 150 locations. We provide collaborative spaces and systems to enable our teams to work effectively from anywhere.

The Bloomberg Financial Solutions department focuses on customer and employee success, encompassing sales, service, operations, culture, and branding. Our mission is to build meaningful client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional support from sales and implementation to ongoing service.

Our Team

We are Bloomberg, integral to the financial markets, serving clients from large institutions to small hedge funds. We offer real-time market data, analytics, and connect users with a global community of 350,000 Bloomberg Terminal subscribers. Our sales team is renowned for expertise and superior service, supported by continuous training and development.

Bloomberg Enterprise Data is fast-paced, innovative, and expanding. We work closely with clients to understand their unique data and technology needs, offering extensive datasets across asset types, multiple delivery channels, and flexible scheduling. Our data is vital for clients to operate effectively.

Role Overview

We seek a Sales Specialist to drive revenue within Bloomberg's Enterprise Data product suite, focusing on Quantitative Research and Data Science workflows. As data science transforms investment strategies, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation, positioning Bloomberg's content and technology at the core of modern research and quant strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate the value of Bloomberg's Enterprise and Research data products by linking market trends and client workflows.
• Partner with quantitative researchers, data scientists, and portfolio managers to integrate Bloomberg data into their workflows.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to incorporate client feedback into product development.
• Lead sales and retention efforts for Bloomberg's Research and Data Science datasets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies with enterprise sales, account management, and solutions teams.
• Coordinate technical and sales resources to validate client workflows.
• Educate colleagues on quant-related sales opportunities.
• Work across business units to deliver tailored, value-added solutions.
• Contribute innovative ideas to address client challenges and enhance strategic value.
• Maintain regular client interactions through meetings, workshops, and site visits.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting departmental and firm-wide initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues, contribute to training, lead sales campaigns, and suggest product improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial services, ideally in data, technology, or commercial roles.
• Proven consultative sales skills, including market research, lead generation, and deal closing.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly and persuasively.
• Strong presentation, communication, and training skills in English.
• Deep understanding of client business models and data needs across research, quant, and trading functions.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders, including CxO level.
• Knowledge of quantitative finance, research workflows, and the data science ecosystem.
• Familiarity with alpha modeling, signal construction, and portfolio analytics.
• Experience with programming languages like Python or R and tools such as Jupyter Notebooks.
• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be based in London and travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for innovation and future of enterprise solutions.
• Understanding of machine learning and AI applications in finance.
• Experience with research or alternative data sets.
• Fluency in European languages, especially French, Italian, or German.
• Experience from the client side, such as a quant, data scientist, or portfolio manager, is a plus.

If you have used Bloomberg data or tools professionally, we'd love to hear from you. Your practical insight into data application is highly valued.