Account Manager, Paris

News Corp; Paris; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Commuter transit program

Subscription discounts

Employee referral program

Descripción de la vacante

News Corporation is seeking an Account Manager to grow and retain contract revenue within a defined client portfolio in France. You will initiate new business development, maintain strong client relationships, and work with Sales Specialists to maximize Dow Jones product adoption.

You will report to the Regional Sales Manager and collaborate across product lines to drive renewals, upsell opportunities and ensure effective account management.

Formación

• Fluent in English and French; other languages a plus.
• Proven experience in managing complex customer and commercial relationships.
• Strong time and project management skills with the ability to implement effective admin systems.
• Results-oriented with drive to achieve new business goals in a competitive environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to maximize revenue-retaining activities.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate value propositions.
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills for multi-stakeholder deals.
• Good business awareness to build credibility with clients.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills for deals and renewals.
• Willingness to learn and grow in corporate sales.

Responsabilidades

• Develop new business opportunities across all products through relationships, research, and strategic outreach.
• Retain Dow Jones contract revenue by ensuring product alignment with client needs.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication.
• Upsell/cross-sell and manage all account renewals with timely client outreach.
• Handle all account management areas, understanding clients' businesses and needs.
• Coordinate rollout and adoption through collaboration with Account Development Team.
• Work with extended sales team on retention initiatives.
• Clearly express the value proposition of Dow Jones products and solutions.
• Manage Sales Forecast and Pipeline for renewals and growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client information in the CRM system.

Conocimientos

Languages (English & French)

Relationship management

Time management

Results driven

Task prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Business acumen

Negotiation

Willingness to learn

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Account Manager is responsible for growing and retaining the existing contract revenue within their set of customers. You will also initiate sales activity with new business development and working with Sales Specialists. Client relationships are built and maintained strong customer relation in association with Client Engagement Specialist. An ability to develop strong business relationships in a phone-based and in person-based environment, and leveraging professional networks are crucial to the success of this role.

The successful AM will mainly work to develop opportunities and display a strong level of business understanding within the French territory and retain existing customers within those markets. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES : A large part of this role is to identify new business development across all products: close relationships, competitive analysis, cold calling, industry knowledge and generate new streams of Dow Jones revenue through sales of products and services which address customers’ business needs by completing market analysis and executing a plan to grow your territory by understanding the complete suite of Dow Jones products and successfully take to market.

• RETENTION: Retain Dow Jones contract revenue in the assigned client portfolio and ensure the Dow Jones products and services address customers' business needs

• RELATIONSHIPS: Maintain good levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication with all customers, and build solid working relationships with each customer

• UPSELLS & RENEWALS: Develop and execute a plan to upsell/cross-sell and manage all account renewals, initiating communication with the client at the right time and fulfilling contractual obligations for providing account information to the client

• ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: Responsible for all areas of account management, including the development of good account understanding, understanding clients' businesses and resolving issues in a timely manner; understand competitor solutions the client is using and the client's current and developing needs

• ROLLOUT AND ADOPTION: Ensure appropriate levels of customer training and awareness are provided through your own means and partnering with the Account Development Team.

• TEAMWORK: Work on retention initiatives for selected customers with the extended sales team available

• PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE: Clearly express the value proposition and benefits of the Dow Jones products and solutions, and use this knowledge to understand and fill the client needs

• SALES ADMINISTRATION & FORECASTING: Manage Sales Forecast and Pipeline to ensure clear reporting of forthcoming renewals, additional sales opportunities, plus the associated revenue and timescales

• MANAGING ACCOUNT INFORMATION: Maintain accurate and appropriate client records within the global CRM system

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in English and French (Other languages will be considered)

• Proven experience in managing complex customer and commercial relationships.

• Strong time & project management skills, with an ability to develop and implement effective systems for managing administrative tasks and tracking progress against appropriate activity goals

• Strong results orientation, with the commitment and drive to achieve a new business goal in a demanding and competitive business environment

• Ability to prioritize tasks and customers, to ensure time is maximized for revenue-retaining activities and the most important customers receive an excellent level of account management

• Excellent communication skills (listening, questioning, written and verbal) to ensure the Dow Jones value position is clearly articulated to prospects, a persuasive and professional business case is presented always

• Team spirit and exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure smooth progression of opportunities through the sales cycle. This is a key requirement since larger deals are likely to involve multiple stakeholders (individuals and departments) from all levels of the business

• Good level of business awareness to help build credibility with the client, spot potential opportunities, and express the benefits of Dow Jones in the appropriate business context

• Good negotiation and closing skills to manage deals & renewals

• Wiliness to learn and develop professionally within corporate sales.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Base Pay Range: €55,000 - €70,000

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.