Enterprise Data is one of the fastest growing businesses within Bloomberg. It’s responsible for delivering our industry leading datasets and technology solutions to financial institutions across the globe, enabling clients to acquire, organize, and distribute data throughout their firm in the most efficient manner. At Bloomberg, change is constant, and as a result we don’t just provide solutions to our customers, but also work in partnership with them as new groundbreaking product innovations are released to address future challenges.
What’s the role?
We are looking for a successful data sales specialist to join our Enterprise Data Sales team in Singapore, specializing in Real Time Data and Technology. You will be responsible for sales of our Real Time Data Solutions such as our signature B-PIPE feed and platform service, as well as News and other Event Driven feeds for the APAC region. You will work closely with clients and prospects to gain a clear understanding of their business needs, and build strong relationships through a consultative selling approach.
To be successful you will have a deep understanding of the network infrastructure and data flow within a financial institution - as it pertains to Real Time market data - including which players use it for what purpose. You will demonstrate how the quality, speed, and reliability of Bloomberg's industry leading content and technology service will help clients uncover new revenue streams, digitize workflows, manage risks, and comply with new regulations, all while optimizing their TCO.
We'll trust you to:
- Drive annual sales and revenue targets for our Real-Time data products
- Build and execute on sales strategies at both account and regional levels, collaborating with other internal sales and account management groups as required
- Work in collaboration with the Enterprise Data salespeople and Technical Client Services Teams to identify and manage new Real Time technology sales opportunities until close, as well as identify and expand usage and revenue of existing real time technology solutions within existing accounts
- Assist Enterprise Sales members on learning how to identify technical sales opportunities
- Frequently interact with clients and prospects through sales calls and onsite visits
- Validate the client workflow and engage the appropriate sales team and technical resources where necessary
- Ensure sales pipeline and forecasts are effectively managed throughout the sales cycle
- Maintain strong product knowledge of the full Technical Solutions suite, its integration points with other Bloomberg products and competitor/3rd party offerings
- Acquire knowledge of Customer technology stacks, workflows, and internal structure (org chart, how decisions are made, and competing products)
You’ll need to have:
- At least 8 years of experience working in the financial markets or financial markets technology organisations
Client facing experience in financial data sales or financial markets technology solutions support roles
- Working knowledge of market data delivery methodologies (SFTP, API, Cloud) and experience selling or supporting complex data solutions which are consumed via these channels
- Experience in managing multiple technical and data content sales deals within an account until close and a track record maintaining an ongoing relationship with the client
- Skills in establishing, developing and maintaining key relationships within strategic financial services accounts, including senior client relationships at CxO levels. Ideally but not limited to clients within the banking sectors.
- Outstanding client service experience, relationship management skills and sales aptitude
- Working knowledge of the financial industry, key players, client types and their respective data needs. And an understanding of how data flows around an organisation
- An ability to work within a collaborative environment to achieve results
- Exemplary presentation and communication skills in English
- Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organisation
- Ability to travel, particularly across South East Asia
- Bachelor’s degree or degree-equivalent qualifications
We'd love to see:
- Experience selling enterprise technology solutions to emerging market clients. ASEAN experience preferred.
- Familiarity with real time market data feeds and market data distribution platforms
- An understanding of and curiosity in technology and data trends
- Knowledge of Exchange Data Feeds, Unstructured Data sets and their application within the financial markets
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/solution/data-and-content/
Why Bloomberg?
We’re individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences who take on big challenges and create even bigger impact through our work. We’re interested in what makes you you, and how we can create opportunities for you to channel your unique, personal energy and grow to your fullest potential.
Learn more about our office and benefits:
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