FactSet

Sales Specialist - Trading (LiquidityBook)

FactSet$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in a sales role, particularly within trading platforms.
  • Minimum 6 years in a high-paced sales environment focusing on trading services.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with FactSet executives and CXOs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire confidence.
  • Broad knowledge of financial technology trends and market demands.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills for maximizing revenue and solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Become a subject matter expert in FactSet’s LiquidityBook and trading workflows.
  • Source and qualify new sales leads from various buy-side client types.
  • Lead in-depth product demos and evaluations for clients.
  • Negotiate deals to achieve optimal outcomes for the company.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on deal structures and closing strategies.
  • Educate sales teams about the toolset and share industry best practices.
  • Represent FactSet at industry events and mentor junior sales team members.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Access to a broad network of clients and industry contacts.
  • Engagement in influencing the direction of sales strategies.
  • Participation in industry conferences and symposiums.
Full Job Description
Join FactSet's Trading Sales group as an experienced Sales Specialist –Trading (LiquidityBook) to be a part of our sales team. This role offers you the unique opportunity to drive sales of our trading solutions with a focus on enhancing existing accounts and acquiring new clients.   You will strive to increase FactSet’s visibility in the buy-side trading landscape, across institutional asset managers, wealth managers and hedge funds by utilizing their network and track record.  This opportunity requires a candidate who has delivered excellent sales results, developed and closed large revenue deals and built relationships with large & strategic clients. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a deep and broad knowledge of buy side front office trading and execution workflows, market structure across asset classes, competing and complementary technology solutions available in the market.  As a Sales Specialist – Trading (LiquidityBook), you will be expected to:  Become a subject matter expert ("SME") in workflows centered around these product lines:  - FactSet’s LiquidityBook OMS, inclusive of compliance and EMS capabilities.  - FactSet’s FIX network.  - FactSet’s LiquidityBook IBOR, Shadow NAV, and accounting capabilities.  - FactSet’s integrated offering for research, data, and analytics.  Work through sales cycles with various buy-side client types, including hedge funds, institutional asset managers, and wealth managers. This includes:  • Sourcing and qualifying new leads.  • Leading in-depth demos.  • Executing evaluations and proof of concepts (POCs). • Handling deal negotiations to achieveoptimaloutcomes for FactSet. • Collaborating with internal stakeholders on deal structures and close strategies. • Providing guidance on workflow implementation and ASV retention. Additional responsibilities include:  • Building strong rapport with key client decision-makers.  • Educating non-SME sales generalists about our toolset.  • Sharing best practices within the FactSet sales organization.  • Collaborating with Product Development/Strategy teams.  • Engaging in continuous territory development and growth.  • Representing FactSet at industry conferences and symposiums.  • Mentoring team members.  Requirements:  • Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 6 years in a high-paced sales environment, focused on trading platforms and services.  • Ability to build relationships with FactSet executives and CXOs of clients and prospects  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to inspire confidence and maintain composure in stressful situations  • Broad and up-to-date knowledge of the financial technology industry including trends and market demands  • Entrepreneurial & strong sense of initiative  • Strong focus on capturing industry trends andcompetitorslandscape • Solid negotiation skills for mutually beneficial solutions while maximizing revenue. • Experience with Trading Solutions. • Willingness to travel • BachelorsDegree in related field Job location: New York  Working Environment: Hybrid  What's In It For You  Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.   The budgeted amount range for this position in New York City is $120,000 -$150,000

About FactSet

FactSet Research Systems Inc. provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information to investment professionals through its analytics, services, contents, and technologies. Its applications suite offers tools and resources, including company and industry analyses, full screening tools, portfolio analysis, risk profiles, alpha-testing, portfolio optimization, and research management solutions. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Learn more about FactSet
Size
10,691 employees
Market Cap
$15 billion
Industry
Net Income
$380.1 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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