Proposition Sales Specialist

Join our international Commodities Sales team as a Sales Specialist for Southern Europe, based in Italy or Spain.

In this role, you will develop new business with both new and existing customers across Italy, Spain and Portugal. You will work closely with customers to understand their business needs, identify opportunities and recommend LSEG data, analytics and technology solutions that deliver value.

You will manage opportunities throughout the sales cycle, from prospecting and customer engagement to solution demonstrations, commercial negotiations and closing. You will also build strong relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities to expand our partnerships.

Our customers include a diverse range of commodity and financial market participants, including corporates, banks, hedge funds, insurance companies and other organisations.

Solutions you will work with

• Workspace for Commodities
• Data Feeds, Analytics and Pricing Services
• Data Management Solutions for Commodities Trading

What you'll be doing

As part of our Commodities Sales team, you will contribute to revenue growth by:

• Developing a strong understanding of customer needs, workflows and market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Building and managing a healthy sales pipeline across your territory
• Managing opportunities throughout the sales process and working towards agreed sales targets
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Delivering engaging customer presentations and solution demonstrations
• Working closely with Account Management, Customer Success, Proposition and other teams to deliver the right solutions for customers
• Developing a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and using these insights to support our commercial strategy
• Contributing to customer communities, industry events and thought‑leadership initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to expand relationships with existing customers

What we’re looking for

We welcome candidates who bring a combination of commercial experience, customer focus and an interest in commodity markets and technology.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in sales, financial markets, commodities or a related industry
• Experience working in a sales environment with revenue or commercial targets
• Good understanding of commodity markets and related customer workflows
• Strong listening and questioning skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into solutions
• Ability to build productive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Confidence managing multiple sales opportunities and priorities
• Interest in technology, data and evolving customer workflows
• Professional proficiency in English
• Knowledge of Italian, Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage

Experience with LSEG solutions, APIs, Python or data-driven workflows is helpful, but not essential.

What we offer

• A flexible working environment combining office and home working
• The opportunity to join a diverse, international EMEA Commodities Sales team
• Exposure to customers and colleagues across multiple markets and geographies
• The opportunity to work with data, analytics and technology solutions used across global financial and commodity markets
• Learning and development opportunities within an international organisation
• Local benefits that may include wellness support, private healthcare, an employee assistance programme, pension and employee insurance
• Opportunities to support local communities, including two volunteering days

Career Stage

Manager

Compensation Information

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated annual gross base salary for this position is between 80,200 € - 133,800 €. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan, aligned with the company policy. Individual salary will be reflective of job-related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

Benefits Information

LSEG roles (excluding internships) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program. To view the benefits available for the role you're applying for, please click here. This document provides a list of benefits by country. Simply click on the country where the role is based to view the relevant details. If you have specific questions or would like further details, these can be discussed during your interv