Sales Assistant
This individual will support the senior data sales team in NY for Markit North America. This will include the support and assistance of the sales team including the marketing and sales of Markit's products and services, maintenance of existing account relationships, and assisting in up-sales with existing relationships.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the management of the entire sales lifecycle including liaising with senior sales people and client support to provide ongoing support and training to existing clients
- Prepare documentation including trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and sales agreements
- Assist the Sales Team with CRM database activities
- Identify new business opportunities, and assist in broadening the client base
- Prepare and deliver marketing presentations
- Maintain regular client contact
- Contribute to ongoing product development effort through client feedback.
- Work with supervisor to maintain task priorities
Skills and Experience Required:
- Professional demeanor with strong in-person and telephone based presentation skills
- Strong written communications skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Articulate and self-motivated
All candidates must have a valid work permit/visa for permanent work in the US. We kindly and respectfully request agencies not to submit applications. Unfortunately, due to volume, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate must be able to combine:Please apply with CV and covering letter to careers@markit.com citing "Sales Associate – New York" in your email.