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Client Director

Dow Jones

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Director
170k-210k
17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). The Client Director is responsible for developing new and existing client relationships within their industry sector by selling all Dow Jones products and services. The role involves developing and executing strategic sales plans, collaborating with internal teams to tailor advertising solutions, increasing client satisfaction and retention across various media solutions, and supporting the Executive Client Director for their industry sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with industry sector and solutions teams to produce proposal presentations and documentation in a timely manner.
  • Develop and execute an effective relationship management plan for new and existing clients & agencies that positions us as the partner of choice for media solutions and drives revenue growth through consultative interactions.
  • Hone a collaborative mindset to create scalable solutions for multiple sectors to benefit.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and sell through the Chief Level autonomously.
  • 'Own the client' - Act as a trusted advisor and proactively seek and create opportunities to establish a strong business relationship which leads to exceedingly high levels of retention and satisfaction.
  • Maintain deep industry sector knowledge and competitive edge by keeping abreast of industry trends and evangelize the value of Dow Jones products and solutions, & proactively keep clients informed of new product offerings and updates.
  • Qualify opportunities by understanding clients' complex business subject matter, focusing on key aspects, and defining the vision for delivering strategic and tangible business value using Dow Jones products and solutions.
  • Close media sales opportunities in line with revenue targets, averaging a multi-million dollar list size.
  • Lead a team of sellers, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
  • Represent Dow Jones at industry events through speaking engagements.

Requirements

  • 12+ years client sales experience, with prior advertising sales or consulting experience preferred.
  • Financial Services sector experience and/or understanding is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications.
  • Deep knowledge of the digital media market and the ability to respond effectively to market direction, client needs and competition.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high levels of client service and drive revenue growth while managing multiple clients.
  • Superior negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work with internal stakeholders to deliver market-leading client solutions and partnerships propositions.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft, Google productivity tools and Salesforce.com applications.
  • Strong presentation skills for one-on-one and group settings.
  • Willingness to travel.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the Financial Services sector.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Education Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program

Working at Dow Jones

Dow Jones values accuracy, depth, and innovation, with a focus on delivering high-quality journalism and information. The company emphasizes a relentless pursuit of excellence, technological innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and recognizes the importance of work-life balance.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 10, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary170k-210k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Dow Jones

Website

dowjones.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

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