Sales Director – Major Accounts

Location: Chicago

Location type: Hybrid

Who We Are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.

Why join the Sales team at GlobalData

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the partnerships between our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our shared values of courage, curiosity and collaboration drive the way we behave and interact with each other, and our customers.

The GlobalData Sales team operate at the face of our business introducing clients to our trusted strategic intelligence. With an established book of market leading brands and the scope to build from scratch there is a real opportunity for sales talent at all levels to learn and develop in our growing business.

The team is led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career. The culture on the floor is buzzing and positive, and you can expect to be rewarded well with our uncapped commission scheme.

The role

As a Major Account Director, you will be responsible for the promotion and development of our bespoke analysis and research solutions to Tier 1 Consumer Service Institutions across our portfolio globally.

Using a combination of high activity, passion and strategic time management, the Major Accounts team is required to create and maintain robust meeting and sales pipelines, with the key goal of achieving sales targets on a monthly and quarterly basis, and ensuring year-on-year sales and revenue growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be expected to work closely with the Managing Consultant and Delivery Team to ensure that responses to proposals and tenders meet the client’s needs and are able to be satisfied by the business, both from an output and timing perspective. Whilst this role will involve the development of strong face-to-face client relationships, ultimate success in this role will be driven via the telephone, in order to secure the meetings required.

You will be responsible for the full sales and relationship life-cycle with clients (from generating sales leads and pitching to key decision makers in a variety of roles, to working with internal delivery teams and clients to ensure satisfactory delivery of projects), with the ultimate aim of developing long-standing “partnerships” with our largest and most strategically significant clients to maximise the opportunity for repeat business.

Benefits

High growth, ambitious environment that offers unlimited opportunities for success
Tailored training and development plans, including LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
Competitive base salary plus OTE and attractive, uncapped commission structure
Generous PTO policy
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Pet Insurance
Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D, STD, and LTD
Maternity and Paternity leave
401k Match
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

To find out more please visit careers.globaldata.com