Manager Marketing & Client Relations

Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of financial market intelligence, including independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With approximately 7,500 employees, including wholly owned affiliates, located in 21 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com Standard and Poor's is currently seeking a Manager, Marketing and Client Relations. ResponsibilitiesProactively promote to pension plan sponsors and performance measurement consultants the replication of S&P indices in fund management and also use of the indices to benchmark performance. Develop and strengthen existing business relationships and establish new ones by teaming to grow indexing business globally. Work closely with partner Marketing Development team members to market the array of S&P indices to the worldwide pension plan sponsor and performance measurement consultant customer category to educate on the benefits of S&P indices, identify plans in the process of benchmark review and actively market S&P indices as replacements for replication and benchmarking. Develop marketing prospecting programs to systematically target indices users and prospects worldwide. Help develop a database of key global contacts that can be accessed to support marketing efforts. Identify key customer contacts and build a network of non-customer decision makers. Cross-market existing S&P index users to increase the range of indices used and develop new users of indices. Explain in detail the benefits and mechanics of S&P indices to pension plan sponsors and performance measurement consultants worldwide. Develop and support marketing strategy that promotes S&P indices to target audience. Present S&P indices information at industry conferences, seminars, and association workshops. Maintain relationships with major trade associations to make sure their membership understands S&P indices and has access to information as needed. Take part in the development of marketing plans and strategies; work with advertising agencies in the development of ads and with S&P Segment in the preparation of annual media plans; develop annual conference schedules; work with team members on the development of email marketing initiatives; develop as needed marketing materials and presentations to support tactical implementation of broad marketing strategies. Work with clients to quickly resolve any data or technical problems. Meet annual revenue targets set for Index Services Project confidence when demonstrating benefits and features of S&P indices.Develop objectives and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment.Develop and execute client focused marketing programs that support sales  

Must have experience with investment related businesses, with knowledge of financial product sales. Must work effectively with senior level managers and decision-makers.  Must have a history of providing reliable customer service and solving client problems.Must be attentive to details to insure brand compliance.Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on cross-cultural communications and sensitivities.  Able to effectively communicate S&P strategy.Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (powerpoint, excel, outlook)Willing to travel 50%+.MBA preferred.