Senior Sales Specialist, Real Time

Boston, MA
Full-Time

Job Description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access

to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

As a Senior Sales Specialist at FactSet, you will be the subject matter expert driving growth for our Real-Time Exchange Datafeed and Tick History offerings across the Americas. You will engage with a broad spectrum of financial institutions—including Investment Managers, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, and Wealth Management firms—to identify, develop, and close new opportunities. Your efforts will be integral to expanding FactSet’s market presence and strengthening client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end sales process for Real-Time Exchange Datafeed and Tick History solutions, from lead generation and qualification to solution presentation and deal closure.

  • Collaborate closely with FactSet’s New Business team and established account owners to ensure a seamless client experience.

  • Leverage deep industry and technical expertise to understand client workflows and articulate FactSet’s value proposition in competitive scenarios.

  • Drive pipeline growth through proactive outreach, industry networking, and targeted prospecting across assigned segments.

  • Maintain a disciplined, KPI-driven approach to achieving and exceeding personal and team sales targets.

  • Utilize technology platforms and CRM tools, such as Salesforce, for pipeline management and reporting.

  • Deliver an exceptional client experience by proactively addressing needs and positioning FactSet as a trusted partner.

What We’re Looking For :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales, account management, or business development within the financial services technology sector.

  • In-depth knowledge of Order Management Systems, trading workflows, and real-time data environments.

  • Proven track record of lead generation and consultative selling.

  • Strong motivation to achieve results and exceed client expectations.

  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

  • High level of discipline, organizational excellence, and self-motivation.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior use of FactSet products or similar market data platforms.

  • Experience managing opportunities and pipeline within Salesforce or comparable CRM system.

Job location: Boston, New York and Norwalk

Working Environment: Hybrid

For U.S. locations, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

  • The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

  • Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.

  • Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.

  • A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.

  • Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.

  • Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

The budgeted amount range for this position in the States of Connecticut and New York City is $140,000 -$175,000

Company Overview:

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify

VEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the stateThe EEO is the Law poster is available here.FactSet Research Systems Inc. endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@factset.com.Equal Opportunity Employment PolicyIt is the policy of FactSet Research Systems Inc. ("FactSet") to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, pregnancy, military or military reserve obligations, or any other class or status protected by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you have questions concerning this policy, please contact the Human Resources department at +1 (203) 810-1000.PDN-9ff78433-15a3-4c0b-a72c-0d2505fa4d3e

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access

to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

As a Senior Sales Specialist at FactSet, you will be the subject matter expert driving growth for our Real-Time Exchange Datafeed and Tick History offerings across the Americas. You will engage with a broad spectrum of financial institutions—including Investment Managers, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, and Wealth Management firms—to identify, develop, and close new opportunities. Your efforts will be integral to expanding FactSet’s market presence and strengthening client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end sales process for Real-Time Exchange Datafeed and Tick History solutions, from lead generation and qualification to solution presentation and deal closure.

  • Collaborate closely with FactSet’s New Business team and established account owners to ensure a seamless client experience.

  • Leverage deep industry and technical expertise to understand client workflows and articulate FactSet’s value proposition in competitive scenarios.

  • Drive pipeline growth through proactive outreach, industry networking, and targeted prospecting across assigned segments.

  • Maintain a disciplined, KPI-driven approach to achieving and exceeding personal and team sales targets.

  • Utilize technology platforms and CRM tools, such as Salesforce, for pipeline management and reporting.

  • Deliver an exceptional client experience by proactively addressing needs and positioning FactSet as a trusted partner.

What We’re Looking For :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales, account management, or business development within the financial services technology sector.

  • In-depth knowledge of Order Management Systems, trading workflows, and real-time data environments.

  • Proven track record of lead generation and consultative selling.

  • Strong motivation to achieve results and exceed client expectations.

  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

  • High level of discipline, organizational excellence, and self-motivation.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior use of FactSet products or similar market data platforms.

  • Experience managing opportunities and pipeline within Salesforce or comparable CRM system.

Job location: Boston, New York and Norwalk

Working Environment: Hybrid

For U.S. locations, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

  • The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

  • Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.

  • Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.

  • A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.

  • Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.

  • Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

The budgeted amount range for this position in the States of Connecticut and New York City is $140,000 -$175,000

Company Overview:

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify

VEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the stateThe EEO is the Law poster is available here.FactSet Research Systems Inc. endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@factset.com.Equal Opportunity Employment PolicyIt is the policy of FactSet Research Systems Inc. ("FactSet") to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, pregnancy, military or military reserve obligations, or any other class or status protected by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you have questions concerning this policy, please contact the Human Resources department at +1 (203) 810-1000.PDN-9ff78433-15a3-4c0b-a72c-0d2505fa4d3e

About FactSet Research Systems Inc.

FactSet Research Systems Inc., trading as FactSet, is a financial data and software company headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. The company provides integrated data and software. For fiscal year 2019, FactSet's total ASV and professional services revenues were $1.48 billion.

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