
Sales Director- Trade & Supply Chain
S&P Global, Austin, TX, United States
About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 12
The Team
The Global Insight team is at the forefront of delivering risk intelligence , economic forecasting, and supply chain insights to the world’s leading corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies. Our solutions equip senior decision-makers with actionable analysis that informs risk mitigation, investment strategy, market entry decisions, and supply chain resilience.
We combine deep analyst expertise with proprietary data and global coverage to provide a holistic, 360-degree perspective on the macroeconomic, geopolitical, trade, and operational risks impacting organizations today. Our clients rely on us to translate global complexity into clarity and confidence—enabling smarter, faster, and more resilient decision‑making in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Responsibilities and Impact
We are seeking a high-energy, consultative sales professional to drive growth across our Risk , Supply Chain , and Economic Forecasting portfolio. This role is responsible for generating new business, expanding existing relationships, and delivering value-driven solutions to senior decision-makers.
You will manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close—while partnering closely with product specialists, analysts, and leadership across the Global Insight organization.
This is an opportunity for a motivated seller who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment and wants to sell solutions that directly impact strategic, board-level decisions.
- Drive new business development and expansion across assigned territory or vertical
- Build and manage a healthy pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting and strategic account planning
- Conduct consultative discovery conversations with senior stakeholders (strategy, risk, supply chain, finance, treasury, procurement)
- Articulate the value of economic forecasting, country risk analysis, and supply chain intelligence in solving complex client challenges
- Lead solution positioning, proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution
- Accurately forecast revenue and maintain CRM discipline
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Consulting, and Customer Success teams
- Stay current on global macroeconomic, geopolitical, and trade developments impacting clients
Compensation/Benefits Information
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $104,435 to $127,544. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We Are Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of B2B sales experience (data, SaaS, analytics, research, consulting, or information services preferred)
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding quota
- Experience managing complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Highly organized with disciplined pipeline and forecasting management
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred
- Exposure to economics, country risk, supply chain, financial markets, or geopolitical analysis
- Experience selling subscription-based solutions and/or advisory services
- Experience engaging senior-level decision-makers
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently achieving and exceeding annual revenue targets
- Building long-term, strategic client relationships
- Expanding multi-product penetration across risk, economics, and supply chain solutions
- Becoming a trusted advisor to clients navigating global uncertainty
Right To Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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