Business Development Representative

About Us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

Our People:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is vital to the Sales & Marketing process and is tasked with identifying and generating sales opportunities within a set of defined target accounts that fit London Stock Exchange’s (LSEG) Ideal Customer Profile. The role will be primarily focused around researching the Target Accounts and performing outreach through emails, calls, and social media whilst adhering to best practice contact cadence motions delivered within agreed SLA’s. These motions will be supported by CRM and Sales Engagement tools.

Supporting this role, new prospects will be identified by customer analytics, predictive marketing models and proactive client engagement activities across specified types of financial institutions and corporate entities, within a geographic region or product segment. The role will ultimately use next generation technology and prioritized prospect lists, specialized by client type and the expertise of channel marketing operations. 

Role Summary:

The BDR role will qualify, screen and validate potential business deals within the Target Accounts by analyzing requirements, assessing the propensity to buy and ensuring current and potential clients can navigate LSEG’s suite of services, products and solutions. As a BDR, you will tell the LSEG story to secure a follow-up meeting to discuss those products with a proposition sales specialist or account manager.   

What You'll Be Doing:

• Investigate and research Target Accounts to gain a working understanding of the business, identify key challenges and market motivators for needing a LSEG service, product and/or solution  
• Proactively identify contacts within each account related to defined campaigns or growth opportunities
• Review, action and implement prioritized outbound contacts for each account and/or across various financial institutions, client types and geographical regions
• Effectively leverage and use sales engagement tools, system and processes, including but not limited to LSEG’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, Sales Automation platform and predictive marketing insight data
• Generate sales opportunities within target accounts
• Identify, establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across sales, marketing and operations to support effective target account growth and collaborative success outcomes 
• Take responsibility for ongoing learning and development relating to LSEG’s services, products and solutions and maintain and share professional knowledge through education, networking, events, and presentations 
• Identify market trends and translate them into Outbound marketing and prospecting campaigns 
• Champion LSEG’s services, products and solutions to strengthen the company’s brand and market position internally with key stakeholders, existing and/or new clients  

What You'll Bring:

• Outstanding telephone and remote client contact skills that clearly articulate a 'business justification', 'what's in it for the client', obtain 'incremental gain' in order to qualify potential business opportunities 
• Ability to provide clients with the best customer experience as possible via standard methodology and 'client first' interactions 
• Ability to make a large number of calls to prospective clients per day and even with constant rejection, have the persistence and positive demeanor to continue to in these efforts every day 
• Able to articulate the benefits of LSEG products and services to potential clients in a concise and pointed manner that fosters greater product curiosity 
• Experience working in a professional, institutional, fast-paced lead generation operation, preferably within financial services marketing or information technology 
• Experience with sales, training, or customer service environment with high inbound/outbound call volumes, and aggressive revenue and sales targets 

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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