Sales Specialist, Credit Services

S&P Global • San Francisco, CA

38d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This is a senior-level opportunity for a proven sales leader with deep financial markets expertise and a track record of exceeding million-dollar+ quotas. As a Senior Sales Specialist, you will own and grow relationships with executive-level stakeholders at the world's largest banks, insurers, and asset managers. Your mandate is to drive revenue growth by deeply understanding client challenges, positioning S&P Global's Credit Solutions as essential, and expanding strategic footprint across complex accounts.

Requirements

• 7+ years of enterprise sales experience, with a strong record of outperforming sales quotas-ideally in credit analytics, financial data, risk solutions, or capital markets.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, credit risk workflows, and the decision-making landscape within large financial institutions.
• Proven ability to establish, nurture, and expand relationships at the senior executive level.
• Consultative, client-first approach rooted in problem-solving and solution alignment.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills-confident in both boardroom and virtual settings.
• Highly collaborative and able to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed revenue targets by identifying, developing, and closing new business and expansion opportunities within top-tier Financial Institutions.
• Navigate and manage complex sales cycles across multiple stakeholders and decision-makers, including C-suite and senior credit executives.
• Leverage your deep understanding of financial markets and credit workflows to run high-impact, diagnostic client conversations.
• Partner across the organization-including Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and the Chief Client Office-to deliver coordinated, high-touch client experiences.
• Maintain impeccable pipeline hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and strategic account planning within CRM.
• Provide feedback from client conversations to shape product strategy and innovation.
• Act as a credit solutions thought leader internally and externally, continuously staying ahead of market trends.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees