Index Sales Director - US | London, UK | Hybrid

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Index Sales Director - US

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom

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, frequent travel to US.

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.