Market Data Sales Director

Responsibilities

• Drive Market Data sales across APAC to deliver revenue growth
• Target new market entrants as primary expansion opportunities
• Exceed sales targets for your assigned territory
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline; prospect and advance multiple deals concurrently
• Develop senior-level relationships with exchanges, banks, asset managers, and data vendors
• Accelerate growth through strategic partnerships and channel development
• Advise on APAC pricing strategy, product roadmap, and go-to-market plans
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and regulations to spot opportunities and risks
• Represent the company at conferences and client events to build brand presence and generate leads
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Proven success in B2B consultative sales within financial markets (market data/trading technology preferred)
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
• Established senior network across APAC market data and trading communities
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and APAC regulations
• Deep knowledge of market data licensing, redistribution agreements, and usage-based pricing
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and customer-focused mindset
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
• Previous experience at a data/software vendor, exchange, or trading firm preferred

Contact

charlotte.guo@ambition.com.sg