Account Manager

Job Description:

Job Description

When you join Dow Jones you become part of one of the most dynamic creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence were newswires websites newspapers apps newsletters databases magazines radio and televisionincluding some of the widestread and mostrespected brands such as Factiva The Wall Street Journal and Barrons. Our media inform the discussions and decisions that are necessary to the worlds commerce while our databases make the business world more transparent allowing our customers to uncover growth opportunities and mitigate risk. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and insight into prosperity. From 58 countries and in twentyfive languages we enlighten and inspire audiences with unique and trusted content.

About the Role

Our Business Intelligence team is looking for an Account Manager to work customers and prospects across our Risk and Compliance Factiva and Newswires solution lines.

You Will:

• ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: Provide a high level of account management service by building excellent customer relationships understanding our customers businesses and resolving issues in a timely manner; understand competitor solutions the customer is using and the customers current and developing needs
• NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Generate new streams of revenue through sales of products and services which address prospects business needs
• CUSTOMER GROWTH: Identify opportunities for increasing revenue within the account territory via upselling and crossselling
• CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication with all customers and build solid working relationships with each customer
• SUCCESSFUL RENEWALS: Develop and execute on plans to manage strategic account renewals
• ROLLOUT AND ADOPTION: Ensure appropriate levels of customer training and awareness are provided by closely partnering with the Customer Engagement team
• PRODUCT & MARKET KNOWLEDGE: Clearly express the value proposition and benefits of the Dow Jones products and solutions to specific sectors and markets and use this knowledge to help increase the value and adoption of our solutions by our customers
• FORECASTING: Manage Sales Forecast and Pipeline to ensure clear reporting of forthcoming renewals additional sales opportunities plus the associated revenue and timescales

You Have:

• A minimum of three years sales experience and a proven track record of success in selling solutions to corporate or financial customers
• The ability to work well in crossfunctional and geographically dispersed teams as well as being highly self motivated and able work independently when required
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to ensure the Dow Jones value position is clearly articulated to our prospects and customers
• Strong results orientation with the commitment and drive to achieve new business goals in a complex business environment
• Strong level of awareness to help build credibility with the customer spot potential opportunities within a peer group or industry sector and express the benefits of Dow Jones in an appropriate business context
• Strong time management skills with an ability to manage tasks in a fast paced environment and track progress against appropriate activity goals
• Experience working with or within Risk & Compliance functions would be an advantage
• Educated to Bachelors degree level

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

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