GI Sales Specialist
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The Team
The Global Insight team is at the forefront of delivering risk intelligence, economic forecasting, and supply chain insights to the world’s leading corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies. Our solutions equip senior decision-makers with actionable analysis that informs risk mitigation, investment strategy, market entry decisions, and supply chain resilience.
We combine deep analyst expertise with proprietary data and global coverage to provide a holistic, 360-degree perspective on the macroeconomic, geopolitical, trade, and operational risks impacting organizations today. Our clients rely on us to translate global complexity into clarity and confidence—enabling smarter, faster, and more resilient decision-making in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Responsibilities and Impact:
We are seeking a high-energy, consultative sales professional to drive growth across our Risk, Supply Chain, and Economic Forecasting portfolio. This role is responsible for generating new business, expanding existing relationships, and delivering value-driven solutions to senior decision-makers.
You will manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close—while partnering closely with product specialists, analysts, and leadership across the Global Insight organization.
This is an opportunity for a motivated seller who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment and wants to sell solutions that directly impact strategic, board-level decisions.
Drive new business development and expansion across assigned territory or vertical
Build and manage a healthy pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting and strategic account planning
Conduct consultative discovery conversations with senior stakeholders (strategy, risk, supply chain, finance, treasury, procurement)
Articulate the value of economic forecasting, country risk analysis, and supply chain intelligence in solving complex client challenges
Lead solution positioning, proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution
Accurately forecast revenue and maintain CRM discipline
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Consulting, and Customer Success teams
Stay current on global macroeconomic, geopolitical, and trade developments impacting clients
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,773 to $109,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We Are Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
6+ years of B2B sales experience (data, SaaS, analytics, research, consulting, or information services preferred)
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding quota
Experience managing complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Highly organized with disciplined pipeline and forecasting management
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred:
Exposure to economics, country risk, supply chain, financial markets, or geopolitical analysis
Experience selling subscription-based solutions and/or advisory services
Experience engaging senior-level decision-makers
What Success Looks Like
Consistently achieving and exceeding annual revenue targets
Building long-term, strategic client relationships
Expanding multi-product penetration across risk, economics, and supply chain solutions
Becoming a trusted advisor to clients navigating global uncertainty
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Becoming a trusted advisor to clients navigating global uncertainty
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