Director of Sales, Financial Services

About this jobNielsenIQ is a leading market research firm.  Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to hedge funds, mutual funds, and private equity firms through first party and third-party data sets.  NielsenIQ is looking for a Salesperson with 7+ years of experience selling data-driven research / products / services to the buy-side investment community.  Candidates must be passionate about capital markets, data and technology.  Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person. Responsibilities: Systematically call / email prospects to market NielsenIQ’s products.  Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale. Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development to meet changing client needs. Provide internal reports to management as required. Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs.