Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organisations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events.
Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role
At Dow Jones, our B2B business delivers critical insights and solutions to financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, and professionals worldwide.
As an Account Manager, you will be a key driver of revenue generation responsible for growing an existing portfolio of clients through strategic upselling and cross-selling, while driving adoption of flagship solutions including Factiva and Risk & Compliance. In addition, you will develop a defined, ring-fenced list of new prospects to generate incremental revenue. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will own the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through to close.
This is a high-activity, high-impact role suited to a proactive, resilient individual with a strong ‘can-do’ attitude and a passion for nurturing and expanding existing accounts while selectively winning new business. You will be accountable for delivering against revenue growth and retention targets.
We have 2 open positions for this role.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities :
Revenue Growth & New Business
Achieve and exceed new business revenue targets through upselling, cross-selling, and acquisition of new clients
Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
Own and execute the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
Account Management & Retention
Manage an assigned portfolio of clients to ensure high retention and growth in contract value
Develop a deep understanding of client needs, challenges, and strategic priorities
Identify and drive expansion opportunities within existing accounts
Client Relationships
Sales Execution & Reporting
Maintain accurate pipeline, activity tracking, and forecasting within CRM
Provide reliable monthly revenue forecasts to senior leadership
Collaboration & Delivery
Work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Legal, Customer Success, and Editorial teams to support sales initiatives
Contribute to proposals, RFPs, tenders, and retention strategies
Market Awareness
- Stay informed on competitor offerings and market trends to support effective positioning
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required :
4+ years’ experience in B2B sales or account management within financial services, data, or information solutions
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
Experience selling to senior decision-makers within financial institutions or corporate organisations
Degree and/or additional language skills (desirable)
Highly proactive in pipeline generation , consistently identifying and pursuing new opportunities
Strong sales expertise and confident closer , able to lead negotiations, handle objections, and secure commercial agreements
Commercially astute , with the ability to uncover client challenges, identify growth opportunities, and position tailored solutions
Results-driven , with clear ownership and accountability for revenue targets
Self-starter , who takes initiative and drives activity independently
Confident and persuasive , comfortable leading client conversations and influencing outcomes
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance sales environment
Collaborative team player , willing to support colleagues, share knowledge, and provide cover when needed
Demonstrates a consistent track record of exceeding revenue targets
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Work/life balance - 3 days in the office
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Business Area: Dow Jones - Risk Sales
Job Category: Sales
Union Status:
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Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.
It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
Req ID: 52867
