Let's begin! Director - Sales Manager - Asset Management (7458)

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• Responsible for Sales and Relationship Management by geography, major account or product set.
• Responsible for directing the sales of products and services (such as: software, research, data services and professional services) for the Asset Management segment.
• Manage team of sales professionals by periodically reviewing account coverage and developing new clients.
• Set direction and policies for sales activities with successful execution.
• In partnership with other senior sales staff, identify business opportunities for new product development through market and client exposure.
• Work with marketing and product strategy teams to drive sales initiatives.
• Assist Finance in developing strategic corporate plans by forecasting multi-year revenue and expenditures for area of responsibility.
• Drive continuous service improvement with ultimate goal of revenue production and retention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related area required; graduate/second-level degree (e.g. Master's/MBA) degree preferred.
• A Moody's employee at this level will typically have 10+ years' experience in a sales role within in a software/services organization with a successful track record in sales, preferably selling solutions to the global marketplace and managerial experience.
• Significant experience in managing multiple sales professionals.
• Understanding of the Asset Management segment.
• Ability to sell on a needs/solutions approach.
• Ability to influence key decision makers.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills as well as outstanding client relationship management experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to multitask and meet short deadlines.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.