Job Description
Job Summary
Cboe's Data & Access Solutions (DnA) business is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to drive revenue growth through the sale of DnA products including market data execution platforms and index solutions to institutional clients, broker-dealers, hedge funds, retail brokers, market data vendors and other financial institutions. The Sales Representative will play a critical role in expanding Cboe's market presence in Japan and enhancing client relationships within the rapidly evolving financial markets landscape.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales quotas and drive business growth within Japan and the APAC region.
- Identify and prioritize prospective clients through proactive pipeline building, prospecting, networking, and market research activities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, serving as a trusted advisor and understanding their evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Product Management, Marketing, and Client Engagement teams, to build pipeline and deliver tailored solutions that meet client requirements and differentiate Cboe's offerings in the marketplace.
- Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and workshops to showcase Cboe's data products and trading platforms.
- Negotiate contract terms and pricing in collaboration with Legal and Product teams to ensure favorable outcomes for both Cboe and the client.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to anticipate market opportunities and potential challenges.
- Provide regular updates on sales pipeline, forecasts, and key performance metrics to management using CRM tools and reporting systems.
- Represent Cboe at industry conferences, trade shows, and client events to enhance brand awareness and foster new business opportunities.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- Proven track record of success in B2B consultative solutions sales, preferably within the financial services industry, with a focus on market data, trading technology, risk management tools or related solutions.
- Strong understanding of financial markets (equities, options, indices, market data), trading workflows, and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with data distribution channels and technology.
- Established contact base and influence within target financial institutions is preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively influence key decision-makers.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
- Language skills: Multi-lingual strongly preferred (Japanese, Mandarin)
- Travel requirements: up to 25% of time
- Minimum Years of Work Experience: 8
- Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
What We Do
Cboe is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world. Cboe offers trading across a diverse range of products in multiple asset classes and geographies, including options, futures, U.S. and European equities to name a few.
Why Work With Us
We have a 50-year history and a trusted reputation. Our company has grown significantly over the last couple years. We have fun, empathetic and inclusive culture where you can do your best work and grow your career.