Sponsorship Sales & Business Development Representative (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones & Co.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance Plans

Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Health Programs

Cybersecurity Protection

Job summary

Dow Jones Energy is seeking a Sponsorship Sales and Business Development Representative to prospect and close new sponsorship sales and group registrations across the events portfolio. You will build relationships with trade associations, publications, and organizations worldwide, collaborating with marketing and editorial teams to qualify and develop opportunities.

You will report to the Executive Director - Conference & Event Operations and travel ~5–10% to events to strengthen sponsor

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in conference and event sponsorship sales.
• Ability to build and develop relationships with customers and partners.
• Knowledge of conference topics and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sponsorship opportunities and customers using leads from marketing and senior team members.
• Respond to and close sales leads for assigned events.
• Develop prospects for external sales outreach with the conference team.
• Expand prospects for attendance and sponsorships by building association and publication relationships.
• Build relationships across the organization to identify opportunities quickly.
• Ensure paperwork (contracts, agreements) is written, executed and returned promptly.
• Travel 5-10% domestically or internationally to attend events and solidify relationships.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support team growth.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Relationship building

Customer focus

Sales outreach

Prospecting

Education

College degree

Tools

Salesforce

Cvent

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/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 [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Houston, TX - OPIS

Full time

Job Description:

About the Team:

Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition.

Through authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast-evolving global markets.

About the Role:

As a Dow Jones Energy Sponsorship Sales and Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for prospecting and closing new sponsorship sales and group registrations within assigned events, in addition to developing new relationships with trade associations, publications, and organizations on a global scale to increase the reach and visibility of the events portfolio. By working closely with the marketing, editorial and other internal teams you will be able to qualify, validate and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including inbound marketing leads, conference and prospect lists, discovery and individual research. You will report to the Executive Director - Conference & Event Operations.

You Will:

• Develop new sponsorship opportunities and customers utilizing leads provided by marketing, analysts and senior conference team members
• Respond to and close sales leads for assigned events
• In conjunction with conference team members, develop new prospects for external sales outreach
• Assist in the expansion of prospects for both attendance and sponsorships across the events portfolio by developing new association and publication relationships
• Build relationships across the organization to identify new opportunities quickly & efficiently
• Ensure that all paperwork (contracts, agreements, etc) are written, executed and returned in a timely fashion
• Travel domestically and/or internationally around 5%-10% to attend events and solidify relationships with both current and new sponsors and customers
• Ensure that all paperwork (contracts, agreements, etc) are written, executed and returned in a timely fashion
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary for the continued growth of the team

You Have:

• 0-2 years of experience in conference and event sponsorship sales, ideally in the energy industry
• Commitment to customer satisfaction with the ability to build and develop relationships
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in an often fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and genuine interest in our conference topics
• Salesforce or Cvent experience (preferred)
• College degree (preferred) -OR- equivalent work experience

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
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

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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. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are 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 or participating in an interview due to a disability, email [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.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range:

$55,000 - $70,000

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.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.