Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is hiring! ISS-Corporate is offering an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join their rapidly growing Sustainability software & advisory sales team. We are immediately seeking a B2B Sales Representative to market a suite of tools to public companies to assist them with benchmarking, enhancing their Environmental & Social programs, GHG Accounting and Materiality Assessments. Sustainable investing has gone from being a fringe investment strategy to now being mainstream, and our products are uniquely positioned to help companies adapt.

The Product Sales Executive is expected to communicate with various contacts within the C-suite and finance departments of publicly traded companies, with a focus on reaching and developing business with heads of Investor Relations, Sustainability, CFOs and in some instances CEOs and members of the board of directors. This role will be focused on developing business with new prospects as well as prospecting for cross-selling opportunities across ICS’ existing book of clients. The ISS-Corporate Sustainability business represents a key area of growth for the company and this person is expected to be a key contributor and team player.

The sales person will be responsible for all stages of the sales life cycle, from generating leads and prospecting through negotiating pricing and closing of deals. The sales person will need to collaborate with sales colleagues regularly to coordinate efforts among clients and territories.

Are you ready to use your high energy and positive attitude to help companies make better strategic decisions? Are you naturally curious and want to learn how ISS-Corporate’s unique product offering assists some of the largest companies in the world on how to best position themselves in a rapidly expanding environment? If so, come work for a leader and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Meet quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Drive sales specific to our Sustainability product line and develop relationships with end users and decision makers.
• Analyze a large territory and identify key data prospecting opportunities.
• Communicate across the sales team when selling within defined territories or when originating new business which may present opportunities for additional ICS product sales.
• Assist in maintaining effective and intelligent marketing collateral and sales content specific to the E&S solutions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for partnerships and alliances that can drive sales.
• Communication of market developments and changes in competitive landscape.
• Understanding of larger ISS-Corporate product suite and capabilities to recognize cross-selling opportunities and demonstrate ISS-Corporate product knowledge.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated track record of success selling within the sustainability, research, advisory or analytics environments
• Outstanding writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Innovative, creative approach to selling and fearless attitude calling on decision makers.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ work experience, financial services industry or selling into public companies is a plus.
• Self-starter who can work independently across a team with the ability to multi task at a high level.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new content, sales strategies, and learn new products and services.
• Interest in financial markets and following daily events/news.
• Willingness to travel (less than 20%).
• Absolute personal and business integrity.

This role can be based in Rockville, MD or Washington, DC.

• The Rockville office located is one mile from the Shady Grove Red Line metro station, with free shuttle service between the metro and office.

• The Washington, DC location is Metro accessible.

​Base salary: The Rockville, MD and DC expected base pay range is $95,000- $110,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

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 Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services to companies, globally. Companies turn to ISS-Corporate for expertise in designing and managing governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk programs that align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering data, tools, and advisory services. ISS-Corporate’s global client base extends across North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as other established and emerging markets worldwide. 

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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
• Hybrid working options

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