Moody's

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If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Welcome to the Data Estate business unit at Moody's Analytics, where we are pioneering the future of data management and analytics in Moody's Analytics. Our mission is to deliver precise, timely data with a commitment to innovation.

At Data Estate, we focus on enhancing Moody's digital presence and improving customer engagement through innovative data solutions. Our team is dedicated to enforcing and evolving our data quality framework, improving transparency into our data assets, and strategically growing new and existing information providers. We are committed to ensuring our data is ready for an expanding set of GenAI use cases and maintaining tight alignment with the teams we support.

The Role:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced and data-driven role focused on business development? Join the Pulse Sales Team at Moody’s Analytics in Manchester as a Business Development Representative (BDR) and become part of a global leader in data intelligence.

This role offers more than just a sales position—it’s a launchpad for ambitious professionals looking to develop deep commercial acumen, master consultative selling, and gain exposure to world-class data solutions. You’ll receive structured training, hands-on mentorship, and access to a clear progression path within a high-performing team. As a BDR, you’ll sharpen your communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills while

working with industry experts and cutting edge tools at a Fortune 500, global leader in financial services, data analytics and risk management.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to pivot into a dynamic, data-driven environment, this is your opportunity to grow with purpose and make a measurable impact. Our team is looking for someone who is relentless, hardworking and coachable to join our team of hunters and closers, and build their career at a global market leading firm.

Role Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed goals and targets that align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Reach out to prospects via telephone and email to generate new leads.
• Qualify new business opportunities and set up web meetings for demonstrations of Moody’s Analytics Pulse solution.
• Manage the sales process from beginning to end by identifying and qualifying prospects, initiating new sales activity, and bringing sales to closure.
• Maintain and update an accurate log of activity in the CRM system (Salesforce).
• Build relationships across client and prospect organizations to maintain desired pipeline levels.
• Assess the needs of the prospect by gaining an understanding of the specific issues facing the company and their business requirements.
• Work closely with Product Strategists, Marketing Strategists and other employees within the organization to leverage their appropriate expertise in the sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) preferred or equivalent experience (1-2 years).
• Ability to present high-level information as well as detailed demonstrations of products & services.
• Candidate must be goal oriented, self-motivated, passionate, and above anything possess a desire to win.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Any additional language is beneficial.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with focus and high attention to detail

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.