Hybrid Sales Director – Energy Transition, Sustainability Solutions

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About the role

  • Sales Director leading Energy Transition and Sustainability Solutions for Financial Institutions in Japan. Driving market penetration and client engagement in the energy sector with internal cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage new potential clients in the financial services sector focused on energy transition and sustainability initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop client-specific relationship strategies, create tailored solutions and proposals that meet client requirements, and manage the end-to-end sales cycle.
  • Contribute to the development of commercial strategy specific to the market requirements of the territory and client base.
  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the ETSS portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to remain on top of sector and thematic market trends.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations, technologies, and best practices related to energy transition and sustainability.
  • Represent S&P Global externally as an expert in energy transition & sustainability, specifically within the financial sector.

Requirements

  • Fluent in Japanese and English
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, environmental science, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of client-facing experience, with a strong understanding of how to manage an end-to-end sales cycle independently including client planning, running prospecting campaigns, building client relationships, diagnosing client needs, pitching relevant tailored solutions, and successfully closing out contracts.
  • Proven experience in sales, preferably in the realm of data, analytics, services, SaaS to the financial services sector, and focused on Energy Transition and sustainability.
  • Strong understanding of energy transition concepts and technologies.
  • Working experience in Japanese financial institutions, thorough understanding of organization structure and processes are advantageous.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders across various functions, regions and divisions within a complex organization.
  • Highly organized, business-oriented, with excellent communication skills and a strong affinity for revenue generation.
  • Appetite for immersive learning to become technically proficient in S&P’s suite of ETSS products and how they meet persona-specific needs.
  • Strong discipline around sales process including creating and developing pitches to clients, managing the sales cycle and internal CRM reporting.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Job title

Sales Director – Energy Transition, Sustainability Solutions

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Experience level

Lead

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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