Account Manager, Strategic Global Customers

London Stock Exchange Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellness Allowance

Paid time-off

Medical

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Global Strategic Account Manager to manage a defined global book of business and retain growth across our largest clients. You will own end-to-end relationships, align with global directives, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver high-value solutions.

The role emphasizes strategic account planning, cross-functional leadership, and revenue retention across Americas region, with base salary and variable incentive potential described in

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of customers and their business models/workflows.
• Industry experience within the customer segment.
• Strong product knowledge and ability to articulate complex propositions.
• Relationship building across multiple levels within large clients.
• Consultative selling and ability to close deals with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep relationships with Refinitiv\'s largest global accounts.
• Drive revenue retention and growth across a defined global book of business.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver solutions and services.
• Own end-to-end commercial activities within accounts and close deals.
• Identify and open larger solution opportunities across strategic accounts.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Consultative selling

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer understanding

Global accounts experience

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The role of the Global Strategic Account Manager is responsible for maintaining deep customer relationships to drive account revenue retention and growth. They will cover our largest global clients, aligned to the company’s strategy and supporting the global directives. This role will drive a high-performance culture within the Americas region. By collaborating with internal partners, the strategic global Account Manager delivers exceptional service and a valuable solution. The position will manage a defined global book of business and will be accountable for the commercial close of all deals. They will also open up larger solution opportunities and introduce Solution and Proposition Sales.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities as a Global Strategic Account Manager include sales goals, business development, strategic account planning, client relationship management and customer support on Refinitiv’s most prominent strategic accounts. Individually, a successful account manager demonstrates accountability for the retention and growth of a multi-million-dollar book of business. They are responsible for growing Refinitiv revenue and market share at high value and complex designated accounts to achieve Refinitiv’s strategic objectives.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of the customer decision maker’s strategies, priorities and needs
• Maintain solid understanding of Refinitiv propositions to initiate conversations and raise interest
• Build and embed a long-term trusted advisor relationship within their accounts
• Drive growth by expanding Refinitiv footprint within their accounts
• Focus on maintaining overall customer engagement and expanding and retaining managed net revenue
• Oversee all commercial activities within accounts, owning the end-to-end customer relationship
• Drive efficiency in account administration (especially for lower value and growth potential accounts)
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and maintain networks to negotiate and close deals
• Accountable and responsible for simple order taking Emerging & Growth Model;
• Account Managers Growth accounts will manage a defined book on a proactive basis
• Account Managers for Emerging may manage a pooled book of accounts on a reactive basis
• All Account Managers in Emerging and Growth are responsible for revenue retention (primarily), sales, and administration of their accounts

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Strong understanding of customers and their business model and workflows
• Industry experience within the customer segment
• Strong product knowledge
• Relationship building skills
• Selling skills (identity, develop and articulate a complex proposition/consultative selling)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop and execute a sales plan, ability to use a variety of technology with a high level of proficiency
• Problem solving--ability to understand, articulate, structure and solve client needs
• Presentation and communication skills: ability to deliver presentations and communicate at all levels within an organization
• Ability to collaborate with account team
• University/college degree may be required; equivalent experience may be considered depending on position/department
• Significant work experience in applicable industry and knowledge of customer workflow required
• Proven account management, sales or marketing experience in a customer facing environment required
• Customer relationship management required throughout all levels within an organization
• Prefer 3 – 5 years’ experience covering global accounts

Career Stage: Manager Compensation/Benefits Information

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $141,000 - $235,000. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Variable Incentive Compensation plan. Target variable compensation will be commensurate with the posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match.

• Annual Wellness Allowance
• Paid time-off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spending & Health Savings Options
• Prescription Drug plan
• 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match
• basic life insurance
• disability benefits
• emergency backup dependent care
• adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.
• healthcare
• retirement planning
• paid volunteering days
• wellbeing initiatives

LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.