Account Executive

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 125 years and today has one of the world’s largest news gathering operations globally.

The sales representative will regularly visit, place outbound calls, email and provide customer service to his/her assigned companies, unearthing sales opportunities and making product presentations. C-level executives, procurement, strategic sourcing, librarians and administrators are the primary audience, and the sales representative will focus on understanding their objectives, offering solutions that integrate Dow Jones news products, and facilitating the process by which their employees benefit from the content. This work will involve both retention of an existing book of business, and important prospecting to increase our sales. Additionally, the sales representative will make engaging presentations to clients about the benefits and features of our products, demonstrating print and digital formats and explaining the value to their employees. Also, the sales representative will seek and close corporate deals that involve cultivating relationships with high-level administrators, building consensus among decision-making committees, and communicating with customer service colleagues to ensure smooth implementation. Throughout all of these activities, keeping ~~~ updated is essential. Finally, the sales representative will be responsible for providing feedback regularly and participating in special projects as needed. This includes gathering intelligence about his/her market and suggesting custom strategies, communicating competitors' actions, and sharing best practices with teammates. It also occasionally involves collaborating with other Dow Jones salespeople on projects that increase sales.

* 2-5+ years sales experience. Experience selling into the corporate environment, preferred but not required. * College degree (or equivalent), preferably in marketing, communications, or a business discipline. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven presentation skills. Includes ability to speak equally effectively with both high-level administrators and undergraduate students. * Excellent organizational skills, enabling strong territory management and prompt customer follow-up. * Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint needed. * com or other CRM experience preferred.