BASIC REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree with 3+ years experience in business development or sales roles managing complex accounts in an international environment
• Self-starter approach with confidence to apply innovative initiatives, accepting push-back and going the extra mile to achieve success
• Consultative sales and negotiation skills experience, possess high integrity and proficiency to all phases of selling cycle from need creation, proposal preparation, negotiation and deal closure
• Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills, being able to build valuable and impactful business relationships internally and externally
• German and English language skills (full business proficiency) is a must have, French language skills on top would be an advantage
• Passion and dedication for the commodities and energy world. Staying on top of global and regional macro and micro environmental trends
• Strong planning and organization skills, able to prioritize
• Curiosity and adoption for new AI technologies for internal and external use cases
• Business travel is a requirement for this role

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in or directly supporting trading or market analytics within the Global Energy and Commodity space
• Develop an exceptional understanding of, and stay current on, the S&P Global Commodity Insights products and functionality and their application to specific clients/job functions
• Produce accurate sales forecasting and keep an up-to-date pipeline, contacts and meeting notes in SalesForce CRM system

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to drive revenue and enhance client relationships in key markets in Europe. Initiating and driving client engagements with lasting relationships is key to achieve business growth in the market.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals within the energy & commodity space. I.e. trading houses, brokerages, chemical & industrials companies, automotive companies, steel producers, governments, utilities or FMCG.
• Opportunity to engage with various departments within our client base i.e. Trading-, Risk-, Finance-, Strategy-, Procurement-, Sales- or ESG Teams
• You will work in a very international, fast paced organization in which every happening in the world has an impact on the solutions we provide to our clients.
• Staying up to date with market trends, understanding our clients businesses and adapting new tools and technologies for our service deliveries (AI) is essential.
• Proactively collaborating with different Commercial stakeholder and business lines within the organization to achieve an outstanding client experience with S&P.

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.