Sales Associate

S&P Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking a sales support professional to assist the Client Coverage Team. The successful candidate will process inquiries, collaborate with various internal teams, and contribute to the sales cycle. A bachelor’s degree and fluency in English are essential, with additional language skills preferred. Competitive benefits are offered, emphasizing employee well-being and career development.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ Years in Client Services, Sales Support, or similar role.
• Ability to solve complex problems for stakeholders.
• Ability to balance daily duties and larger scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Process inquiries via Salesforce for sales and license queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive performance.
• Hold weekly meetings to provide statistics and updates.

Skills

Fluency in English

Additional European language skills (strong preference: Italian)

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce

Strong analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Salesforce

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 08

About the Role

The Team: In this role, you will be paired with specific members of our Client Coverage Team within the region to provide sales support for all stages of the sales cycle. You will assist our clients by processing sales requests, cancellations, or amendments to existing agreements. You will have close collaboration with Legal, Commercial Data Services, Finance and Client Services teams.

Responsibilities and Impact

This role will be allowing you to build a holistic view of the S&P DJI business, supporting our Client Coverage and Channel Management teams whilst driving performance for the regional Inside Sales team.

• Partner with our Sales team to respond to and process inquiries via Salesforce for queries on (but not limited to)
• New licensing and entitlements
• Client billing & reporting
• Client renewals/usage statistics
• Client prospectus language
• Existing client maintenance & day-to-day user care
• Process Sales deals - Sales Orders, Opportunities and Entitlements (Data, IP and Custom), Agreement Drafting & Negotiation with internal and external legal teams
• Effectively collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, Product Management, Data Product management, Client Services, Legal
• Work on both sales and strategic based projects that assist with general workflow efficiencies
• Drive customer satisfaction and adoption within existing accounts
• Hold weekly meetings with Sales Representatives to provide them with relevant statistics, KPIs and updates on key regional/global initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Fluency in English
• Additional European language skills preferred (strong preference: Italian)
• Excellent communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1+ Years in a Specialty/Discipline: Client Services, Sales Support, or similar role
• Excellent level of proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
• Ability to solve complex problems in a timely and accurate manner for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a balanced focus between daily duties and larger scale projects
• Strong analytical abilities to discover discrepancies, potential improvements in workflows and systems, and new revenue-generating opportunities
• Knowledge of Tableau, Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization tools advantageous

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset‑class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index‑based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

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 can take 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.

• 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 and engaged 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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only

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