Strategic Account Manager (Market Intelligence)

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether ISS Stoxx is hiring! Are you passionate about building strong client relationships and driving strategic growth? As a Strategic Account Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and strengthening our partnerships with North American clients. In this dynamic role, you’ll act as the key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, showcasing the value of ISS MI (Market Intelligence) solutions while collaborating across product groups to set strategic goals, uncover new revenue opportunities, and enhance client retention strategies. If you thrive on creating meaningful connections and delivering exceptional client experiences, this is the opportunity for you! RESPONSIBILITIES: Driving existing enterprise sales process from identification to proposal to negotiation to close within assigned territory and book of business Achieve sales (upselling and cross-selling) and retention goals through prioritizing your activity and sales pipeline. Cultivate and manage relationships with N.A. based clients while continuously promoting usage of MI products to facilitate and ensure client retention  Planning and prioritizing activity and sales pipeline to achieve goals with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and forecast accuracy Partnering with your key contacts prospects and sales management to develop and deliver tailored business cases demonstrating the value or ROI for our solutions Presenting solutions and services benefits through in-person visits at prospect offices, at industry conferences, and via web-based demonstrations when appropriate Deepen and grow client relationships to identify and deliver cross-product solutions Liaise with client support teams to identify and monitor ways to better engage with clients along with any potential client dissatisfaction QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 4 – 8 years of experience in account management, enterprise sales, or client-facing roles (Preferably within the financial services industry) Knowledge of Mutual Funds, ETF, CIT, VA, etc.…(Distribution Intelligence & Product Development) Knowledge of Financial Services and Insurance sector with understanding in FA Marketing, Distribution, Recruiting, and M&A activities. Strong client engagement skills, ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels within the client organization Strong analytical, verbal, written communication and presentation skills required Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment Experience with enterprise software, account management and customer service Ability to manage large six-figure accounts and communicate effectively with executive level clients Ability to provide analysis of complex client business process flows to present effective resolutions Ability to diagnose, prioritize and drive opportunities for product integration Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly and efficiently ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES PREFERRED Experience with Salesforce.com Understanding LinkedIn.com and how to leverage it to build networks and pipelines. Familiarity with core Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook, SharePoint Experience with Gong.io The expected base pay range for this role based in Boston, MA is $90,000- $120,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education. The role is sales incentive eligible. #SALES #MIN #LI-JB1 #MIDSENIOR What You Can Expect from Us At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success. Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire. Let’s be #BrilliantTogether. About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.   ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.   Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com        View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/       We are proud to offer the following featured benefits  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs Generous paid time off Volunteer Day Paid parental leave Hy