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Reports to:

Head of Institutional Sales

The Opportunity

Step into the role of Sales Manager, CoinDesk Data and lead the charge across the US region. Dive into a world of opportunities where you will forge and nurture complex relationships with prestigious institutional clients, including those in the Crypto and Digital Asset sectors and top-tier financial institutions. This position is tailored for a seasoned sales professional who thrives in regulated environments and possesses an extensive network of C-Suite connections within the financial services industry.

This role will report to the Head of Institutional Sales for CoinDesk D.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the data sales lead for the US Region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new institutional clients, gaining a deep understanding of their needs and objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the client base, increase market share, and enhance product penetration.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the company’s offerings, including crypto market infrastructure products like Digital Asset spot trading and perpetuals.
• Present and tailor these products to meet the specific needs of institutional clients, ensuring customized solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, ensuring their satisfaction and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including research, trading, and product development, to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Partner with marketing and compliance teams to create and distribute promotional materials, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive CoinDesk’s growth and establish its position as a global crypto leader.
• Proactively seek and generate new business opportunities by building relationships with key stakeholders and promoting multi-product engagement.
• Establish a strong network and reputation, positioning CoinDesk as a trusted partner for long-term client relationships and maximizing client ROI.
• Be results-driven, consistently striving to exceed revenue targets.
• Maintain data integrity for all sales activities and pipeline metrics.
• Develop sales intelligence and regularly report on improvements for pipeline generation.
• Travel as necessary for client meetings and relevant conferences.

Business Development

• Collaborate with the global sales team and business leaders at CoinDesk, celebrating successes and thriving as a team.
• Identify and pursue strategic business development opportunities to drive CoinDesk’s growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, partners, and stakeholders to enhance CoinDesk’s market presence.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and the competitive landscape.
• Develop and implement innovative business development initiatives to expand CoinDesk’s client base and market share.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of business development strategies.

What You Have:

• Proven sales experience within the crypto, global finance, and/or tech sectors.
• Deep knowledge and passion for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of driving brand and business objectives while managing relationships.
• Possess current and well-developed industry relationships across the regions.
• Strong experience in closing sales deals and independently managing a sales funnel is essential.
• Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to plan, record, and manage activities effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate ownership of your role through self-accountability and effective communication.
• Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Proficient in Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, G Suite, DocuSign, and more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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