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Examine the world and bring it to others.
Job Description:
Job Description
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of one of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, radio and television--including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, such as Factiva, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron's. Our media inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent, allowing our customers to uncover growth opportunities and mitigate risk. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and insight into prosperity. From 58 countries and in twenty-five languages, we enlighten and inspire audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
Our Business Intelligence team is seeking an Account Manager to work customers and prospects across our Risk and Compliance, Factiva, and Newswires solution lines. The key responsibilities for this position include:
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: Provide a high level of account management service, by building excellent customer relationships, understanding our customers' businesses, and resolving issues in a timely manner; understand competitor solutions the customer is using and the customer's current and developing needs
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Generate new streams of revenue through sales of products and services which address prospects business needs
CUSTOMER GROWTH: Identify opportunities for increasing revenue within the account territory via up-selling and cross-selling
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication with all customers, and build solid working relationships with each customer
SUCCESSFUL RENEWALS: Develop and execute on plans to manage strategic account renewals,
ROLLOUT AND ADOPTION: Ensure appropriate levels of customer training and awareness are provided by closely partnering with the Customer Engagement team
PRODUCT & MARKET KNOWLEDGE: Clearly express the value proposition and benefits of the Dow Jones products and solutions to specific sectors and markets, and use this knowledge to help increase the value and adoption of our solutions by our customers
FORECASTING: Manage Sales Forecast and Pipeline to ensure clear reporting of forthcoming renewals, additional sales opportunities, plus the associated revenue and timescales
Skills & Experience:
A minimum of three years sales experience and a proven track record of success in selling solutions to corporate or financial customers
The ability to work well in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, as well as being highly self motivated and able work independently when required
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to ensure the Dow Jones value position is clearly articulated to our prospects and customers
Strong results orientation, with the commitment and drive to achieve new business goals in a complex business environment
Strong level of business acumen and awareness to help build credibility with the customer, spot potential opportunities within a peer group or industry sector, and express the benefits of Dow Jones in an appropriate business context
Strong time management skills, with an ability to manage tasks in a fast paced environment, and track progress against appropriate activity goals
Experience working with, or within, Risk & Compliance functions would be an advantage
Educated to Bachelor’s degree level
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/AA/M/F/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:
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.
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Req ID: 43890
