Sales Director at Morningstar | Greater London, England, GB | Rezi

Sales Director at Morningstar

Sales Director

Morningstar · Greater London, England, GB

2 weeks ago

Sales Director

Morningstar · Greater London, England, GB

16 days ago
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About the Role

Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets. We offer a wide range of data, research, and investment management services, with $300+ billion in assets under management. Operating in 32 countries, Morningstar supports financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and more with comprehensive investment solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio, ensuring strong relationships and consistent value delivery.
  • Develop new business opportunities to expand presence and acquire new clients.
  • Own and expand book of business, exceeding sales targets through new client acquisition and enhancing existing relationships.
  • Proactively manage accounts, minimizing cancellations and ensuring long-term client value and satisfaction.
  • Oversee contracts for new and renewal business, collaborating with internal stakeholders for a smooth process.
  • Partner with sales professionals, product management, Pre-Sales, after-sales consultants, and support teams to deliver exceptional client solutions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely sales forecasts using Salesforce CRM.
  • Leverage Morningstar products and expertise to provide tailored solutions that empower clients to succeed.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent with a financial or analytical discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of selling Financial Data solutions, ideally from providers like Factset, FE Fundinfo, ICE Data Services, or LSEG.
  • Experience selling into a wide range of institutional clients, including Buy and Sell side, Data Vendors, and Media.
  • Proven track record of exceeding prior targets.
  • Excellent networking skills.
  • Hands-on, organized individual capable of building long-term client relationships.
  • Strong leadership, long-range planning, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and the ability to deliver professional and persuasive presentations.
  • Comfortable working in a high-performance team environment and able to work independently with limited oversight.
  • Charismatic individual who can easily influence others.
  • Strong business instincts, good judgment, and a creative mindset.
  • Impeccable character with high ethical and quality standards.
  • Extreme attention to detail.

Skills

  • Financial Data solutions sales
  • Account Management
  • New Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Contract Management
  • Networking
  • Leadership
  • Long-range planning
  • Time management
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Teamwork
  • Independent work
  • Persuasion
  • Business acumen
  • Strategic thinking
  • Attention to detail

Location

  • UK

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

  • GBP 79,000.00-115,000.00
  • Commission Target: 66.67% Annual

Benefits

  • Commission target may vary by up to ±15% depending on final plan design and business factors.
  • Hybrid work environment with four days in-office each week in most locations.
  • Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues.

About the Company

  • Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets.
  • Offerings include a wide range of data, research, and investment management services.
  • Manages over $300+ billion in assets.
  • Operates in 32 countries.
  • Supports financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and more with comprehensive investment solutions.

Equal Opportunity

  • At Morningstar, every hire we make strengthens our mission to empower investor success. Apply now and help shape the future of investing with us.