SVP, Global B2B Sales

Dow Jones; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news and information provider is seeking a Head of Sales to develop global sales strategies and drive revenue growth. This role requires 20+ years of sales experience and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have strong B2B knowledge and leadership skills to effectively close deals and support business needs.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in sales and sales management.
• Proven sales leadership to meet and exceed targets.
• Knowledge of business information and compliance industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with top customers and assist in closing high value deals.
• Implement strategic sales plans for B2B revenue growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and motivate a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Advanced sales experience

Strong knowledge of B2B

Proven communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Education

University degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Overview

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats. Dow Jones has produced quality content for more than 130 years and includes leading publications and products. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp.

Position Overview

Based in either London or New York and reporting to the GM of Risk & Research and Factiva, this position will have full responsibility for sales strategy and sales execution, globally. This person should be able to develop a global strategy based on the client’s business, goals, and strategies. This leader is responsible for driving multi-disciplined teams and integrating products and services required to meet business needs.

You Will

• Develop relationships with our top customers and prospects and assist sales leaders globally with closing high value deals.

• Develop and implement the strategic sales plans that drive both new and existing account revenue growth for B2B.

• Design and/or refine sales processes, methodologies and organization structures that will scale to support rapid growth coming from both organic sources and through acquisition of clients.

• Provide functional leadership and drive organizational accountability by reviewing major account plans, monitoring, and managing the sales pipeline, tracking progress against plans, ensuring accurate forecasting of revenue and expenses, developing annual and quarterly sales targets, and establishing sales compensation plans and policies. Adjust team direction, focus and sales initiatives as needed to deliver on commitments.

• Recruit, mentor and motivate a world-class sales team capable of growing with the business.

• Collaborate closely with peers and colleagues to share best-practices and to ensure consistency across the organization.

• Positively manage change, both internally and externally, to ensure that new programs, products, and approaches are embraced by the team.

• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure all are working towards the target customer account’s business strategy – measured by regular meetings to discuss opportunities, the client’s business and discuss and refine the account plan.

• Identify, coordinate, and deploy resources into the customer accounts, facilitate ongoing communication through regular team meetings, and serve as the primary point of contact on troubleshooting or issues requiring immediate attention for targeted accounts. Ensure appropriate resources, and focus to meet annual sales objectives by monitoring progress against account plans on a regular basis.

• Work with business leaders to use customer feedback and analytical insights in the formation of new products/solutions.

Leadership Experience

• Managing for results : Proven track record as a decisive, action-oriented leader who has translated bold sales strategies into measurable execution plans. S/he will be known for establishing strong and credible relationships at senior executive levels in customer organizations that yield sustainable growth, profitability, customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Leading teams : Demonstrated experience in building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams. This leader communicates a clear vision that inspires direction and focus, fosters a culture of accountability, and takes a thoughtful approach to addressing performance challenges to support overall team effectiveness.

• Building relationships and leading through influence : Experience working collaboratively across functions to evaluate options, gather input, and foster alignment on business priorities. Approachable and open-minded, they will be recognized for cultivating trusted relationships with business leaders, peers, and team members, as well as inspiring confidence and creating a sense of shared purpose.

You Have

• Advanced sales experience in either the Risk & Compliance, Media and Capital Markets industries.

• A university degree or relevant work experience in Sales Industry

• 20+ years of experience in sales and sales management

• Strong knowledge of B2B space and relevant experience selling market data

• Proven sales leadership to meet and/or exceed sales targets for a similar size and growth-oriented organization (both revenue and headcount)

• Proven communication, solution selling, persuasion, negotiation, and collaboration skills

• A strong target orientation and a results-driven mindset

• Knowledge of the business information and compliance industries is advantageous

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 [e-mail]. 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 - Risk & Research

Job Category

Sales

Union Status

Non-Union role