Senior Sales Executive, New Business
About The Position
GLG’s Financial Services business is seeking an experienced New Business Sales professional to build relationships across the Eastern region of the US, based in our New York office. To be successful in the role they will utilize best in class sales process and pipeline management, leverage internal product specialists to accelerate sales cycles, and consistently onboard new clients for GLG. The ideal candidate will have an intense hunger to win, a willingness to learn quickly and the desire to be part of a performance-oriented, team-centric environment. GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise. We connect global decision-makers—from hedge fund managers and private equity partners to strategy leaders at Fortune 500s—with the specific, authoritative voices required to answer their most critical questions. At GLG, you are an extension of our clients' core teams. You will work at the intersection of industries and global markets, navigating high-stakes challenges across the full spectrum of their strategic initiatives. Operating within the industry’s most trusted research environment, you’ll help our clients capture the nuanced perspectives that drive smarter, faster business outcomes. We are a global team of pragmatic problem-solvers who mirror the intensity of the markets we serve. If you are driven by intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action, join us in reinventing the industry we invented.
Requirements
- Demonstrated a track record of overachieving in a performance-based environment, preferably in the financial services research & data industry or consulting industry.
- Strong interest in and understanding of the research process for Hedge Funds is vital to this role.
- Experience working with investors and financial services firms across Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Credit
- 5 - 8+ years of demonstrated success in one or more of the fields below:
- Financial services and/or subscription sales with consistent experience generating $1M+ in new business revenue
- Diligence, consulting or independent research to investment managers or end user clients in the financial services space
- Investment professional or consultant working in a performance-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Directly engage and build relationships with Public and Private Equity investment professionals (Analysts, Directors of Research, Portfolio Managers, Principals, MDs) and operations personnel (COOs, CFOs) via phone, in-person meetings and email
- Articulate GLG’s market leadership, premium brand, and value proposition in a differentiated manner
- Exhibit knowledge and command of current trends in Financial Services
- Develop account plans for top named prospects and strategies for a defined territory
- Work creatively and collaboratively with internal colleagues—client solutions, product, marketing, legal, finance—to accelerate sales cycle and close new business
- Spearhead world-class user and team on-boarding sessions with new clients and users
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
