Head of Commercial Enablement – S&P Global Energy
Job Summary
Grade Level (for internal use):
14The Team: The newly created Commercial Enablement team brings together enablement capabilities from across the commercial organization under one unified structure including Pricing & Packaging Commercial Operations and Business Process Management Commercial Business Management Commercial Discovery Solutions and Primary Accounts. The team serves as the operational engine for the commercial organization simplifying how work gets done equipping client-facing colleagues with the insights tools processes and capabilities they need and enabling them to spend more time with customers. With a global collaborative and customer-first approach the team partners across functions to improve commercial effectiveness strengthen execution and accelerate sustainable revenue growth.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Set the vision strategy operating model and multi-year roadmap for the newly consolidated Commercial Enablement team aligning priorities and investment with the commercial organizations growth objectives.
- Lead and integrate Pricing & Packaging Commercial Operations and Business Process Management Commercial Business Management Commercial Discovery Solutions and Primary Accounts creating clear governance consistent operating standards and effective ways of working across the portfolio.
- Partner with Commercial Product Finance Customer Experience Technology Data Legal and People leaders to translate business strategy into coordinated plans scalable capabilities and measurable outcomes.
- Own pricing and packaging enablement including governance pricing architecture discounting and approval frameworks deal economics and tools that support disciplined decision-making value realization and sustainable growth.
- Establish the commercial planning and performance management cadence including territory and capacity planning quota-setting methodologies pipeline and forecast governance KPI management executive reporting and conversion of insights into action.
- Design and continuously improve end-to-end commercial processes CRM governance business process management and controls to simplify ways of working improve data quality reduce administrative burden and accelerate deal flow.
- Partner with Customer Experience and Technology to optimize the commercial technology ecosystem including CRM automation analytics and AI-enabled tools and ensure adoption through clear governance training and user-centered change management.
- Build and lead a high-performing globally distributed team including leaders of specialist functions; establish clear accountabilities develop talent foster collaboration and create an inclusive high-performance culture.
- Lead the organizational transition to the new Commercial Enablement model establishing the teams identity communicating its value proposition managing interdependencies and embedding sustainable adoption across the commercial organization.
- Measure success through outcomes such as seller productivity forecast accuracy pricing realization sales-cycle efficiency process and technology adoption customer engagement and revenue growth.
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 10 years of relevant experience in commercial enablement revenue operations sales operations pricing commercial strategy or related enterprise B2B functions.
- We are open to professionals with an academic or professional background in business finance economics marketing or a related field combined with relevant experience or demonstrated interest in commercial enablement revenue operations sales operations pricing commercial strategy or related enterprise B2B environments.
- Demonstrated success leading and integrating multiple commercial enablement capabilities within a complex global matrixed organization.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in pricing and packaging commercial planning performance management pipeline and forecast governance account segmentation or related disciplines.
- Proven ability to define an enterprise strategy and operating model translate it into a prioritized roadmap and deliver measurable improvements in commercial effectiveness and revenue outcomes.
- Experience designing and improving end-to-end commercial processes governance data standards and controls at scale.
- Strong knowledge of CRM analytics automation and reporting platforms with the ability to shape technology strategy in partnership with technical teams.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capability with a record of translating complex data and customer or market insights into clear decisions and actions.
- Proven change leadership experience including organizational integration stakeholder alignment process adoption and sustained transformation across regions and functions.
- Executive presence and excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and drive outcomes across senior stakeholders without relying solely on direct authority.
- Demonstrated success building developing and leading high-performing global teams including leaders and specialist functions.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial services information services energy data and analytics or technology sectors with complex enterprise sales cycles and global client relationships.
- Experience establishing or transforming a consolidated Commercial Enablement or Revenue Operations function.
- Knowledge of value-based pricing packaging design deal governance and commercial monetization models.
- Experience with commercial discovery customer insight account planning sales methodology onboarding or broader commercial capability-building programs.
- Advanced proficiency with platforms such as Salesforce and commercial automation or intelligence tools together with business intelligence solutions such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience applying AI advanced analytics and automation to improve commercial productivity decision-making and customer engagement.
- Familiarity with governance risk and control requirements associated with pricing customer data CRM and commercial decision-making.
About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.
S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses governments and individuals with trusted data expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks data and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently act decisively and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at In It For You
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership
Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.
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