Sales Executive
Morningstar Open At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Morningstar. Madrid · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Own a client portfolio, protecting revenue while expanding and retaining existing business
- Find untapped opportunities in target accounts and turn them into new revenue
- Run complete sales cycles, from initial opportunity through negotiation and close
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers at asset managers, asset owners, and banks
- Lead RFPs and coordinate internal teams through deal execution
What you bring
- Five to seven years of relevant sales experience with a record of surpassing targets
- Experience closing complex, solution-based deals involving multiple stakeholders
- A history of managing full-cycle sales and developing strategic accounts
- Fluency in English and Spanish, with Portuguese considered an advantage
- An established network among the target financial-institution clients
Who this fits
This role suits a commercially driven, quota-carrying seller who takes ownership and enjoys competitive, target-focused work. You will be based in Madrid and work in a hybrid model that typically means four office days each week. Interest in ESG and sustainable finance is expected.
From the employer
About the Role
We are looking for a high-performing, commercially driven Business Development professional to accelerate our growth in the Iberian market.
This is a quota-carrying role with full ownership of a Book of Business and the responsibility for driving new business development. You will engage senior stakeholders across asset managers, asset owners, and banks, positioning Morningstar|Sustainalytics’ ESG solutions as critical to their investment and regulatory strategies. This role is suited for top performers who thrive in competitive environments, take ownership, and consistently deliver against ambitious targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and grow a Book of Business, with full accountability for revenue generation, retention, and expansion.
- Proactively identify and convert white space opportunities to drive new revenue across target accounts.
- Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from origination to negotiation and closing.
- Develop senior relationships with key decision-makers across financial institutions.
- Lead RFP processes and drive coordinated deal execution across internal teams.
- Represent the firm in the market to originate opportunities and strengthen brand presence.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a competitive, solution-based sales environment.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
- Experience managing the full sales cycle and growing strategic accounts.
- Established network within the target client base.
- Highly driven, ownership mindset, and results-oriented.
- Interest in ESG and sustainable finance.
- English and Spanish fluency essential (Portuguese is a plus)
- 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
Base Salary Compensation Range
EUR 45.000,00-67.000,00Commission Target:
66% AnnualThis role offers a commission target which may vary by up to ±15% depending on final plan design and business factors.
We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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