AMERICAS - Regional Sales Training Lead Job Reference: 2025-3771 Location: New York Category: Human Resources Solution: Other Role Category: Hybrid Apply AMERICAS - Regional Sales Training Lead Share Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is looking for a high-impact, commercially minded individual to join our Learning and Skills team as Regional Sales Training Lead. This individual contributor role is designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, sales and sales management training. You won’t directly manage a team, yet this matrix senior role will shape the performance of many.

This is a strategic sales training and leadership role, not just a trainer. You will directly influence revenue growth, client engagement, and go-to-market execution by embedding high-performing sales and management capabilities across your region. You will work hand-in-hand with Client Coverage, Product, Marketing, and Research teams to align training with the commercial engine of MSCI.

If you’ve been on the front lines of sales, and pivoted in to sales training and looking for an opportunity, to drive large-scale impact through sales and communication excellence, this role could be for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Driver of Sales Performance

Shape and deliver individual learning and regional wide training programs that drive measurable improvements in selling, client conversations, and solution positioning.Translate high-performer behaviors into regional capability-building programs that stickEmbed and develop MSCI’s sales methodologies, frameworks, and value propositions in real-world executionDeliver a regular “drum beat” of skills drills and training to embed key aspects of the sales process.

Sales Management Capability

Develop and enable frontline sales managers to lead with clarity, coach with impact, and build accountable, high-performing teamsScale sales management practices including pipeline discipline, forecasting, and performance management and repeatable behaviors

New Hire Onboarding and Productivity

Lead regional onboarding programs that expedite new joiners journey to productiveDesign and deliver skill bootcamps that accelerate readiness and close performance gaps

Commercial Alignment

Partner with Product Teams, Marketing, and Research to transition product launches, sales plays, and market insights, training content into relevant skills practices.Serve as a key voice connecting sales strategy to sales skills and capabilityAct as a skills partner for change, in supporting our client coverage colleagues growth and career

Drive Outcomes, Not Just Activity

Build strong feedback loops with managers and stakeholders to measure adoption and impactContinuously optimize learning initiatives based on business goals and clients resultsResponsible for driving a return on skill time and investment of key training initiatives.Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Essential Experience

5–10 years in client-facing sales or sales leadership training following a successful sales role within financial services, asset management, or investment solutionsExperience in sales coaching and delivery in a learning and development team, with a track record of building high-performance and sustainable capabilityCommercial acumen: you understand how learning drives results, through skill development not just knowledgeDeep familiarity with front-office sales models, buying behaviors, and client engagement best practicesExceptional presence, facilitation, and stakeholder influencing skills across levels and regionsStrong Instructional design capability in building learning solutions.

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering programs across global, matrixed environmentseLearning design using multi-modality learning solutionsFamiliarity with tools like Salesforce, Highspot, and digital learning platformsCertifications in adult learning, coaching, or instructional design (ATD, CIPD, etc.)Financial Services Accreditation (IMC, CFA, DipFA etc.)About MSCI

What we offer you

Salary range: $126,000 - $164,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonusTransparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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Benefits

At MSCI, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to Be Well and Stay Well in all aspects of your life.

Use the following site to learn about the coverage options that support you and your family physically, emotionally, and financially: MSCI | Benefits (benefitsatmsci.com)

 

Development opportunities

At MSCI career paths are multi-directional, and we believe that new and challenging experiences drive both professional growth and business success.

Everyone here is responsible for leading their own development and we’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Whether that means deepening your expertise, moving across teams, or stepping into leadership, you’ll have access to internal mobility, learning and skills development, stretch opportunities and mentoring. 

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7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
United States

Located in 7 World Trade Center and easily accessible by public transport, our New York office offers a modern workspace with panoramic views of the city. Inside, you’ll find flexible work areas, collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and leisure areas to unwind. The office is designed to support people in working the way that suits them best, accommodating all working styles and offering amenities that keep you energized throughout the day. A vibrant community — supported by our Employee Resource Groups — and year-round professional and social events make it a place where you’ll feel welcomed and supported to do the best work of your career.

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Recruitment process Apply online

First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you. 

Talk to our recruiter

If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.

Interview with our team

If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. Read our interview top tips.

Make your decision

If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it’s time for some background checks, and then we’ll welcome you on board. Learn more about our onboarding experience.

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