Commercial Account Manager (Commodity Market Data)

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Commercial Account Manager
(Commodity Market Data)
Location: London, UK

As our sales team and the business continue to grow, we are looking for ambitious and self-motivated sales professionals to join our collaborative and successful team. In this role you will work autonomously and design your own success strategy with uncapped potential. You will need a high level of emotional intelligence and business acumen to match. Are you keen to push yourself outside your comfort zone and work in a continually evolving industry? Build a real name for yourself as a specialist in the commodity markets data space for a business which has been established for over 50 years?

About Argus

Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,400 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 30 offices in the world's principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.

Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women's network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What will you be doing?

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are constantly looking for a pro-active and commercial Sales Account Manager to join our highly successful commercial team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to utilize their sales skills to the full. We are looking for pro-active self-starters who are keen to work in an environment where there is a strong work/life balance and no micromanagement. The key to success in this role will be developing an understanding of the client's business to tailor a package to support their commercial decisions and investment strategies.

As an account management role, you will be responsible for selling Argus market data, price assessments and reports to the Commercial Territory. You will be responsible for developing the growth strategy across the territory and managing the renewals process for existing customers, applying a consultative and methodical approach to sales and account management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and identify growth opportunities within your territory from existing customers
• Coordinate and manage resources internally to maximize value for your clients and ensure a clear, communicated path to renewal and increased relationship
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers to maximize customer satisfaction
• Become the Trusted advisor to your clients ensuring they maximise their relationship with Argus, and are open to communications about new products, promotions, upcoming events and engaging in our customer feedback mechanisms
• Manage all aspects of the administration of your accounts through excellent understanding and use of Argus' CRM system and related technology.
• Liaise with the Editorial team to maintain current knowledge of Argus products
• Feed future buying trends to Management

What we're looking for in you

• Successful track record of at least 2+ years in B2B sales, preferably with international experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to 'network' to get results for your clients
• Able to use initiative as well as work as part of a team
• Self-motivated, confident and results driven individual
• Experience in data/IP sales preferable
• European language skills desirable

What's in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and uncapped company bonus scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.