Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What We Offer

Are you early in your sales career or trying to break into sales? Do you thrive in a goal-oriented setting where you’re supported to succeed and celebrated when successful? Is it important that you’re part of a culture where career advancement and other opportunities are directly tied to your performance? If so, we’re looking for you!

As a Sales Specialist, you will receive sales coaching and instruction while working in a hands-on environment that will expand your skills. You will have the chance to learn and work with our Data Sales Team. You’ll spend time with an energetic and lively group of colleagues while learning from a management team deeply vested in helping you succeed. The successful candidate will play an impactful role in the team by helping to build our business across the Greater China region. In this role you will help manage a book of customers in Hong Kong, support the country manager for China, and identify new opportunities across the Greater China region. You will interact directly with prospects and customers and help build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.

What You Will Do

This Sales Specialist role is ideal for a driven commercial professional who excels in client engagement, building trusted relationships, and delivering compelling presentations that resonate with prospects and customers. You will manage a portfolio of accounts while proactively developing new business across the region, balancing both relationship management and pipeline generation.

You will independently identify opportunities through market engagement, networking, prospecting, and follow‑ups, ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline that supports growth targets. Alongside new logo acquisition, you will deepen relationships within existing accounts, uncovering new needs and expanding our footprint with current clients.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Sales Executives across Asia Pacific, ensuring seamless execution of the sales cycle and contributing to activities such as customer proposals, sales information management, and product knowledge sharing. With APAC serving as a priority growth region, this position will be highly visible and will require strong cross‑functional collaboration with a broad network of internal stakeholders.

Your insights and feedback will help inform market strategies and improve how we support customers. You can expect an autonomous, fast‑paced environment where results are recognized, and your ability to drive commercial outcomes truly makes an impact. You will also work closely with global teams and directly engage with our diverse international client base, offering opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Some of the responsibilities in the role include (but are not limited to):

• Manages a book of client relationships in Hong Kong

• Generates new business

• Develops opportunities using outbound emails, calls, and by following up on leads

• Supports Country Manager for China in identifying key areas of opportunities in the market

• Develops a good understanding of financial markets across APAC, including how trends and regulation are shaping the trading environment

• Assist in internal and external presentations

• Work with existing and potential clients to prevent unauthorized distribution of Nasdaq data

• Ensure a smooth customer onboarding process 

• Review data requests from customers applying for new data licenses 

• Review and monitor clients’ monthly market data usages and ensure reporting is submitted timely

• Answering prospect questions and sending additional information by email

• Proactively taking on new initiatives and exhibiting a curiosity for learning

What We Expect

• 2-3 years experience within a sales environment, ideally within the financial sector but other sectors considered

• Ability to call/engage with a potential client and understand their needs

• Great presentation and pitching skills

• At least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Sales, Business, Finance, Economics or related field

• Excellent command of Cantonese, Mandarin & English

• Superb interpersonal skills

• Ability to be organised and decisive while under pressure

• Great Teammate - able to interface/liaison effectively with a variety of technical/non-technical contributors throughout the organization

• Display a logical approach, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

What Would Be Helpful

• Experience using Salesforce

• Experience with Power BI/ Tableau

• Knowledge of the financial industry

Does It Sound Like You?

Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and where a career at Nasdaq can take you.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.