Sales Executive - Intercontinental Exchange

Job Purpose

A vacancy exists for a Sales Executive to join the Pricing & Analytics sales organization. The role's primary remit is to drive sales and client growth for Pricing & Analytics propositions in the Nordic region.

The successful candidate will have a hunter" type of profile and a background with emphasis on opening up new business within the existing and new accounts within the vendor space. The focus will be on growing business within the territory - both with existing and new accounts - by deploying a targeted sales strategy, building pipeline and cross selling between the existing business lines of the P&A offering.

• Originate new sales in the assigned territory to meet assigned sales quota and revenue targets for Pricing & Analytics solutions
• Use appropriate techniques to build and manage a pipeline of new business targets and progress complex sales cycles
• Develop relevant client and industry relationships to elevate awareness and position of Pricing & Analytics and ICE Data Services to drive business growth
• Work collaboratively with the wider Pricing & Analytics organization to maximize existing customer footprint and retention and optimize growth opportunities
• Contribute to the EMEA growth strategy through pro-active knowledge of assigned territory, including market themes, competitive landscape etc.
• Manage forecasts and lead/campaign execution with rigor and accuracy

• Proven track record in quota-bearing roles including successful execution of complex sales and negotiations that demonstrates a clear ability to hunt within sales territory and build strong relationships with key client stakeholders in market data, business groups, technology and product management.
• Collaborative, team-oriented player with drive to contribute to individual and group results
• Have previous exposure selling data and analytics solutions within the Nordic region.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a high-achieving sales environment within the same industry
• Established current, contact base within appropriate institutions
• Experience of coordinating and completing RFPs and presenting to senior decision-makers and stakeholders
• Well-developed IT skills, notably MS PowerPoint & Excel and CRM systems.
• Minimum university degree level education.

Schedule

This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week.