Index Sales Specialist Netherlands in London

MSCI is a global leader in investment decision support tools and services, powering better investment decisions through data, technology, and research. We are seeking a self-motivated and solutions-driven salesperson to join our Index Client Coverage team with a focus on the Netherlands. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact team focused on driving new business and deepening our relationships with clients in the Netherlands. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external prospects to position MSCI’s globally renowned index solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Dutch Financial Markets who thrives on uncovering opportunities and solving client challenges with insight and creativity.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Drive New Business: Identify and qualify opportunities to expand MSCI’s footprint within the Netherlands.
• Client Engagement: Engage with existing clients as well as prospects through strategic outreach — and lead meaningful discovery conversations to align MSCI solutions with client needs.
• End-to-End Relationship Management: Manage the full client lifecycle, from initial engagement and presentations to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Client Service, Marketing, Legal, and Sales colleagues to ensure strategic alignment and client satisfaction.
• Sales Operations: Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, ensuring strong forecasting discipline and smooth handoff to implementation and support teams.
• Partner with Senior Sales and Management Colleagues: Collaborate on strategy, deal development, and client management to ensure a seamless and effective sales process.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Experience: 5 years of relevant Financial Markets experience with prior sales exposure to Dutch Institutional clients. Fluent in Dutch and former sell-side/financial services experience is advantageous.
• Self-Motivated and Proactive: You take initiative, are intellectually curious and follow through on opportunities.
• Strong Communication Skills: You can clearly articulate ideas, engage clients confidently, and adapt your message to different audiences.
• Commercial Mindset: You have a natural interest in business development and are motivated by goals, metrics, and growth.
• Problem-Solving Ability: You approach challenges with curiosity and logic, and you're quick to find practical, client-focused solutions.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented: You manage your time well, keep track of outreach and tasks, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Teamwork: You excel when working in a team collaborating with key internal stakeholders.

About MSCI

What we offer you: Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces. A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results. A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients. Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development. Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles. We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.