Junior Account Manager

Dow Jones; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in news and business intelligence seeks a Jr Account Manager in London. This role focuses on driving revenue growth through relationship-building and sales execution, providing an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment with extensive corporate benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management.
• Strong ability to identify and engage potential customers.
• Experience meeting and exceeding key sales KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Drive renewals, reduce churn, and upsell within assigned account base.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and cold-calling.
• Negotiate and close deals to exceed revenue targets.

Skills

Networking

Cold-calling

Lead qualification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales KPI achievement

Presentation skills

Tools

Salesforce

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 informs 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 corporate subscriptions team is looking for a Jr Account Manager, to be based in London. It requires a mix of prospecting, relationship-building, negotiation, and sales execution skills to drive revenue growth. You will report to the Channel Sales Director.

Jr Account Manager

• Drive renewals, reduce churn and upsell where appropriate within an assigned account base.
• Generate new business opportunities and qualify leads through networking, cold-calling, and inbound marketing efforts
• Negotiate and close deals to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with clients to establish relationships and drive new opportunities into pipeline
• Manage pipeline via Salesforce
• Adhere to sales KPIs set forth by leadership
• Attend (where appropriate) trade conferences, company events to meet with new and existing prospects.
• Stay up-to-date on Dow Jones suite of enterprise subscription solutions
• Develop and present sales pitches, proposals, and business cases to potential new customers.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in networking, cold-calling, and inbound marketing-driven lead qualification
• Strong ability to identify and engage potential customers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage prospects and build trust
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Experience meeting and exceeding key sales KPIs set by leadership
• 2-3 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management
• Presentation and public speaking skills for sales pitches and proposals

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

Non-Union role