About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 11
The Team
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded sales professional to join our KDP sales team in Johannesburg. Our team brings together high energy, curiosity and a shared commitment to driving growth across African financial markets. We value collaboration, continuous learning and proactive problem-solving, providing a supportive environment in which team members can build a long-term career in enterprise sales.
The Impact
This role offers the opportunity to develop a career in enterprise sales while working with financial institutions, corporations and other market participants across Africa. You will play a significant role in identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to revenue growth while building deep expertise across our solutions, clients and markets.
By applying an analytical perspective, professional knowledge and curiosity, you will help address complex client needs, contribute to initiatives that improve sales effectiveness and support the team's wider commercial and operational success.
What's in it for You
•Competitive salary and eligibility to participate in an annual incentive plan.
•A comprehensive S&P Global benefits package and access to professional development opportunities.
•Exposure to major financial institutions, investment markets and industry leaders across Africa.
•Structured career development within a global data and technology organisation.
Responsibilities
•Identify, prospect and qualify new business opportunities within an assigned territory or client segment through outbound prospecting, campaigns and referrals.
•Understand clients' workflows, business priorities and challenges, and connect these needs with relevant S&P Global Market Intelligence solutions.
•Support and increasingly take ownership of the sales process, from initial engagement through to closing, resolving varied or non-routine issues and managing deliverables effectively under general guidance.
•Establish credibility and build lasting relationships with users, decision-makers and senior stakeholders, while collaborating with senior sales colleagues, Relationship Managers, Product, Customer Success and Marketing teams to execute account strategies.
•Maintain strong sales discipline by keeping pipeline information, opportunities, contacts, meeting notes and forecasts accurate and current in Salesforce.
•All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
What We're Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications:
•An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5+ years of experience and exposure to financial institutions, investment markets or corporate finance.
•Strong interest in financial markets, data and technology, with the ability to learn complex products and translate their capabilities into clear client value.
•Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage new contacts and explain complex or technical information clearly.
•Strong organisational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritise high-impact activities, deliver high-quality work and meet agreed timelines.
•Emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability, including the ability to remain positive following setbacks and identify appropriate options when working with incomplete or conflicting information.
•Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to influence peers, contribute to team goals, support colleagues and take ownership of clearly defined work while considering the priorities of others.
•All candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process must attend at least one in-person interview, ordinarily at the nearest S&P Global office, before an offer can be made.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
•Previous B2B sales, business development or client-facing experience within a commercial, financial-services, data or technology environment.
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
•Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, sales forecasting and pipeline-management processes.
•Knowledge of the South African or broader African financial-services market, combined with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
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: 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.
