Account Manager

Job Description:

Synonymous with accuracy integrity and trust Dow Jones & Company is one of the most respected brands in providing news and business information worldwide.

We strongly rely on its BusinesstoBusiness activities with an entity dedicated to Institutional Sales combining the worlds most trusted content with advanced technologies to provide the most relevant business and financial news to financial firms Government Media and Corporate entities.

We are now looking to reinforce our Institutional Sales organization in Norway and Poland with someone able to grow an existing account portfolio. Joining that group your main responsibility as an Account Manager will be to further strengthen our clients market position in a given territory actively seek new business opportunities and develop and retain a portfolio of accounts with some of the top Corporates & Financial institutions in Norway and Poland. From a market perspective you will not be unarmed. We are one of the market leaders within the Risk Compliance Business having delivered doubled digitgrowth yearonyear for at least the last five years. We have also launched a new AI driven platform to support clients at being even more efficient whilst performing due diligence and other screening and risk management activities. Many prestigious customers rely on Dow Jones Risk& Compliance today to comply with their legal or regulatory obligations in particular around antimoney laundering antibribery and supply chain due diligence and know your customer and counterparty. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager Nordics & Eastern Europe.

You will:

• Grow the revenue within the assigned territory with a focus on closing new business revenue at established key prospects and within key strategic verticals;
• Retain and grow revenue from existing business (crossselling);
• Build and maintain key relationships across all accounts and at all levels and functions negotiating preferably at senior levels in the company.
• Based on strategic account analysis and territory planning develop and implement tactical initiatives proposals and offers to operationalize the sales plan. Liaise with marketing to develop creative campaigns and manage local marketing initiatives.
• Gather and internally communicate information relating to market development competitors and client requirements.
• Be able to spot and report to our organization and especially to the Product Management teams customers feedback or potential market moves that could have an impact on our gotomarket strategies.

You Have:

• At least 5 years of experience of B2B sales experience with the ability to network complex organizations and demonstrate solid analytical skills to identify and articulate customers needs expectations and business priorities.
• High level of initiative discipline and selfmotivation with a strong track record at generating new revenue amongst pure prospects (new business sales) or through existing clients (crossselling).
• Ability to stay informed and uptodate on industry trends the competition and everevolving technology to better unleash and seize new business opportunities.
• A background within the online business information industry or acquired through a major player within the Risk & Compliance sphere or within the SaaS Industry would be an appropriate profile for this position but not a must.
• Proactive with a can do attitude able to work in a small team environment and to adapt to a fastchanging market space. Good planning and organization skills.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when working with people of diverse cultures or backgrounds. You will be required to travel frequently in the assigned region (Norway and Poland).
• Fluency in both written and verbal English and Swedish is essential. Norwegian and / or Polish is a plus.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• 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 Area:

Dow Jones Business Intelligence

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

NonUnion role