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My client is looking for a senior sales executive with proven new business sales experience within financial services.
Background: Either worked with a data vendor, such as Reuters, Telekurs, or a software company, such as Logica, ADP (selling into the financial industry, etc.
Knowledge: Uunderstanding of the financial services industry;
In depth understanding of corporate actions and reference data and STP (FIX);
Excellent communications skills oral and written;
Awareness of data standards, including Market Data Definition Language, and ISO 15022.
Personal competencies:
-Highly organized and persistent;
-Strong interpersonal skills and full mastery of the consultative selling methodology;
-Excellent presentation skills;
-Common sense and strong work ethic;
-A “deal closer”;
-The ability to create new opportunities, such as through “cold calling”;
-Maturity in sales and highly independent, but at the same time a team player
This is a senior role for someone experienced enough to move into a Director position in the short to medium term.
Working with this global firm specialising in the trading/risk management/connectivity market, you will be responsible for their continued growth in the EU region.