We break stories, influence ideas, and advance business intelligence and cultural interest. We expose the events that turn markets, the digital breakthroughs that transform art, the demand that drives invention, as well as the political and societal passing moments and lasting consequences. We are the people of Dow Jones. From different fields, backgrounds and viewpoints we invite you to join us.
Examine the world and bring it to others.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Identify, qualify, develop and close new business for AI-powered and data-driven enterprise solutions (e.g., News Analytics, Factiva content sets, real-time event data, LLM/Gen-AI APIs) across the APAC region (Japan, China, N.E. Asia, S.E. Asia, India, ANZ) to achieve individual and overall Specialist revenue goals.
Assist in maintaining existing revenue with Sales Generalists on assigned territories.
Work as a valued team member with Sales Generalists and accelerate sales opportunities through the Dow Jones sales process.
Evangelize our AI roadmap—clearly articulate the business impact of machine-learning models, generative AI capabilities, and advanced analytics to C-suite and technical stakeholders.
Evaluate potential market opportunities and competitors to ensure we maximize revenue and sell against competitors.
Work closely with marketing to support sales objectives and execution plans.
Identify and analyze underlying customer business and sales issues to match the right solution/technology to customer requirements; a solution-sales / consultative approach is essential.
Maintain meticulous records of sales visits, appointments, contacts and sales campaigns in the global CRM to provide timely management information.
Contribute thought-leadership on topics such as brand, positioning, value proposition, sales approach, AI ethics, and product roadmap.
Work with product & engineering groups to drive customer-informed AI feature development and ensure solutions reflect market needs.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
High level of initiative and self-motivation; ability to work effectively in a team environment.
5+ years’ success selling complex enterprise software / data-as-a-service / API-based solutions to senior decision makers (CIO, CDO, CTO, Heads of Analytics).
Proven track record selling news information, data, and technology tools that power critical business decisions.
Solid understanding of internet and intranet applications, emerging web technologies, AI/ML fundamentals (e.g., model lifecycle, prompt engineering, responsible AI), and industry trends. Knowledge of data feeds and APIs is a must.
Experience of selling into Large Financial Institutions is preferred.
Ability to lead inspirational presentations and technical product demonstrations in a customer-facing environment with an adaptive style.
Ability to utilize effective influencing strategies to gain agreement or commitment to proposed solutions.
Bilingual (business-level proficiency in at least one of Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin Chinese); English fluency required.
Ability to identify and architect multi-faceted solutions that meet complex customer needs—spanning data ingestion, AI workflows, and enterprise integrations (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with consultative selling methodologies (MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN, or similar) and value-based ROI modeling.
Willingness to travel throughout the region (30 %).
APAC Benefits
Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans
Paid Time Off and Leaves
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits
Career Growth Programs
Access to Dow Jones Products
Employee Referral Program
Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Business Intelligence
Job Category: Sales
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 46908
