<h2>Company Description</h2><p>R26_0015812</p><p>Remote in US</p><h2>Job Description</h2><p><strong>About this job</strong></p><p>NielsenIQ is a leading market research firm. Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to hedge funds, mutual funds, and private equity firms through first party and third-party data sets. </p><p>NielsenIQ is looking for a Salesperson with 7+ years of experience selling data-driven research / products / services to the buy-side investment community. Candidates must be passionate about capital markets, data and technology. Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person. <br> <strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products. </li><li>Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale. </li><li>Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development to meet changing client needs. </li><li>Provide internal reports to management as required. </li><li>Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>A minimum of 7+ years of experience selling data-driven research / products / services to the buy-side investment community. </li><li>Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing. </li><li>Understanding of financial markets and technology; knowledge of investment research products and current software technologies are a plus. </li><li>Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations. </li><li>Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word. </li><li>A high level of motivation, the drive to take initiative and work both independently and as a team member; a self-starter. Follow-through is an absolute must have. </li><li>Strong business development experience with the ability to sell into, and represent the firm, at all levels within a financial services organization. </li><li>Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives. </li><li>Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure, focus and determination. </li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes: </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrates a strong results orientation and commitment to achieving business objectives.</li><li>Manages workload effectively to meet role responsibilities and deadlines.</li><li>Highly goal‑oriented with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Exhibits a strong sense of accountability and service orientation, with a focus on delivering value to both internal stakeholders and external clients.</li><li>Applies creativity and independent thinking to identify opportunities and solve business challenges.</li><li>Shows intellectual curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and profess