Account Manager

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join the Sales team at GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The Sales team operates at the face of our business introducing clients to our trusted strategic intelligence. With an established book of leading brands and the scope carve your own market, there is a real opportunity for sales talent at all levels to develop in our growing business. The culture is buzzing and positive, and you can expect to be rewarded well with our uncapped commission scheme.

The role

The Account Managers will join our high-performing Account Management team, to focus on managing and further expanding existing client accounts within their vertical sector.

The Account Managers will work closely with senior business leaders, to design and execute plans to identify further cross and upselling business opportunities within existing accounts, to drive revenue and renewal business.

You will be responsible for conducting regular account reviews to prove value and ROI using data analytics. You will consistently ensure all clients have a clear understanding of GlobalData's product suite and stay informed of new developments and initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• You will work with the wider business to resolve any client issues, negotiate deals and deal terms with the clients, to ensure appropriate and timely documentation and execution of contracts
• You will need to demonstrate a proven and successful track record of growing accounts. You will be expected to be a strong influencer who understands negotiation techniques and applies them to secure and close deals.
• You will be expected to be highly motivated, with a natural flair for relationship building, to ensure you achieve your individual revenue targets, whilst maintaining robust sales pipelines.

What we look for

• Ability and desire to 'call high' and sell to C-level
• Successful track record in outgoing sales and account management.
• Good network of information buyers within a number of verticals.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.