Job Description

Our global teams took on the challenge to make a difference in the way the global financial markets operate. Would you seek the same challenge?At LSEG, we help our customers achieve success by providing access to an open platform that uncovers opportunity and catalyzes change.Position SummaryThis is a newly created senior leadership position combing two sales teams to benefit from synergies across a wider geographical area and to be more closely aligned with the APAC Sales and Account Management organizational structure. The role will be responsible for managing a team of sales specialists to achieve and beat the regional sales target. The targets span several channels from Key Strategic Accounts to the long tail of LSEG Customer Connect so the leader will need to manage various stakeholders and represent each business channel with a target-hitting plan.The product suite focuses on Real Time Data aimed at the middle and back office. The leader will need to be conversant in market data trends and able to articulate and inspire the team as to our roadmap relative to the Cloud. Other selling propositions include Machine Readable News and how this relates to AI and LLMs.The major focus of this role is proactively winning new revenue - to both existing and new client accounts. The candidate is expected to be hands-on - personally getting involved in deals, meeting clients, network across the region and actively participate in marketing events.The individual will be additionally responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the business \xe2\x80\x93 creating and performing sales strategies, providing forecasts and business updates to internal stakeholders, as well as collaborating with other client facing, product and marketing leaders.Role ResponsibilitiesAchieve and beat the sales target for the given business line in APAC.Manage the sales team across the South APAC region, including hiring, onboarding, training, and sales operations.Create, communicate, and implement sales strategies.Collaborate with other sales, account management and product leaders.Actively contribute to client engagements and help open and close deals.Be the SME on the business \xe2\x80\x93 both the products and the addressable marketDesired skills and experience3-5 years leading a sales team in a SaaS business addressing the financial sector.10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a client facing role, with direct sales experience a strong plus.Deep Knowledge of SaaS solutions for front office professionalsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience coordinating with various business functions to \xe2\x80\x98own\xe2\x80\x99 the growth of a business.Experience selling modelling/AI/Low Latency solutions a plus.Cross regional experience in APAC a strong plusPeople are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our colleagues thrive personally and expertly through our shared values of Integrity, Partnership, Change and Excellence, which are at the core of our culture. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We are always looking at ways to become more agile, so we meet the needs of our teams and customers. We believe that an inclusive collaborative workplace is pivotal to our success and supports the potential and growth of all colleagues at LSEG.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone\xe2\x80\x99s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it\xe2\x80\x99s used for, and how it\xe2\x80\x99s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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