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Senior Sales Executive - Financial Institutions Japanese Speaker

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eFinancialCareers logoEfinancialcareers · London, UK
Full-timeOn-site3mo ago
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Grade Level (for internal use): 12 **This role requires a candidate who is willing to relocate to Japan** The Team: Our Japan sales team combines global resources with deep local expertise, working closely with Japan's leading financial institutions to deliver innovative data-driven solutions. We foster a collaborative environment that values relationship-building, respect for client needs, and consultative selling. You'll join a team of professionals who understand the unique dynamics of the Japanese market and are committed to supporting your growth. Responsibilities and Impact: Drive revenue growth by identifying, prospecting, and closing new business opportunities with Japan's commercial banks, insurance companies, and asset management firms. Build and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring trust and sustained client satisfaction. Conduct tailored product demonstrations and presentations, addressing specific challenges faced by Japanese financial institutions. Collaborate with internal teams, including product specialists and client support, to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support for Japanese clients. Develop in-depth understanding of the Japanese competitive landscape, regulatory changes, and client needs. Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets while maintaining the highest standards of service and client relationship quality. Basic Required Qualifications: 3-10 years of sales experience, preferably in financial services or technology solutions Native-level Japanese (written and spoken) and business-level English communication skills Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and revenue targets Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Familiarity with Japanese business etiquette and a consultative, relationship-focused sales approach Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience selling financial data, analytics, or technology solutions to institutional clients Established network within financial services industry (banks, asset managers, securities firms) Knowledge of capital markets, investment processes, and relevant regulatory environment About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit marketintelligence . 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.

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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.Our benefits include: 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://benefit-summariesGlobal Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workpla

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