Let's begin! Sales Representative in Manchester

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to present high-level information as well as detailed demonstrations of products & services
• Goal oriented, self-motivated, passionate, and possess a desire to win
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Any additional language is beneficial
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with focus and high attention to detail
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) preferred and exposure to a sales based role

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed goals and targets that align with the company’s vision and objectives
• Reach out to prospects via telephone, email and other online channels to generate new leads
• Qualify new business opportunities and set up web meetings for demonstrations of Moody’s Analytics Pulse solution
• Manage the sales process from beginning to end by identifying and qualifying prospects, initiating new sales activity, and bringing sales to closure
• Maintain and update an accurate log of activity in the CRM system (Salesforce)
• Build relationships across client and prospect organisations to maintain desired pipeline levels
• Assess the needs of the prospect by gaining an understanding of the specific issues facing the company and their business requirements
• Work closely with Product Strategists, Marketing Strategists and other employees within the organisation to leverage their appropriate expertise in the sales cycle

This role will require 3 days in the Manchester office per week.

About the team

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced and data-driven role focused on business development? Join the Pulse Sales Team at Moody’s Analytics in Manchester as an Inside Sales Representative and become part of a global leader in data intelligence, financial services and software solutions. For ambitious professionals looking to develop deep commercial acumen, master consultative selling, and gain exposure to world-class data solutions - this role offers more than just a sales position. You’ll receive structured training, hands-on mentorship, and access to a clear progression path within a high-performing team. As a Sales Representative, you’ll sharpen your communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills while working with industry experts and cutting edge tools at a Fortune 500 company, global leader in financial services, data analytics and risk management.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to pivot into a dynamic, data-driven environment, this is your opportunity to grow with purpose and make a measurable impact. Our team is looking for someone who is relentless, hardworking and coachable to join our team of end-to-end business development representatives, looking to build their career at a global market leading firm.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.