Account Manager, Dublin

Dow Jones; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care

Discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk in Dublin is seeking an Account Manager to grow a small existing portfolio and drive revenue through strategic upselling and cross-selling of flagship Risk & Compliance solutions, including Factiva.

You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, build a strong pipeline, engage senior stakeholders, and collaborate with Product, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Success to meet revenue and retention targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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).

Responsibilities

• Grow a small existing portfolio through upselling and cross-selling.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
• Develop new prospects in the territory to generate incremental revenue.
• Manage an assigned portfolio to ensure retention and growth in contract value.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Legal, Customer Success and Editorial teams to support sales initiatives.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Pipeline generation

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Financial services

Education

Degree

Job description

Account Manager – Dow Jones Risk, Dublin

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 a small 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 new prospects in the territory 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.

You Will

• Revenue Growth & New Business – Achieve and exceed new business revenue targets through upselling, cross-selling, and acquisition of new clients. This is a ‘hunter-first’ role.
• 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 – Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Position Dow Jones BI solutions as critical to client success through a consultative sales approach.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ 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 with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• 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.

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

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Business details

Business Area: Dow Jones - Risk Sales

Job Category: Sales

Union Status: Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: €60,000 - €80,000 We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. 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.

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