New Business Sales Executive - Risk Sales

Job Description:

About the Role

At Dow Jones, our B2B business delivers critical insights and solutions to financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, and professionals worldwide.

As a New Business Executive, you will be a front-line revenue generator responsible for acquiring new logos and driving growth across our flagship solutions, including Factiva and Risk & Compliance. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will take ownership of the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close. This is a high-activity, high-impact role suited to someone with a “can-do” attitude, resilience, and a passion for winning new business.

You Will:

Drive New Business Growth

• Consistently achieve and exceed new business revenue targets by acquiring new-to-company clients

• Focus on selling Factiva and Risk & Compliance solutions aligned to client needs

Own the Prospecting Motion

• Identify, research, and target high-potential organisations and key decision-makers

• Proactively generate opportunities through cold calling, email, and social selling

• Build and maintain a strong, self-generated pipeline of qualified prospects

Qualify & Convert Opportunities

• Quickly assess prospect fit and prioritise high-value opportunities

• Use a consultative sales approach to uncover client challenges and position relevant solutions

• Deliver compelling value propositions that resonate with business needs

Manage the Full Sales Cycle

• Take deals from initial outreach through to close, engaging specialists when needed

• Navigate multiple stakeholders and buying centres within target organisations

• Demonstrate strong objection handling and closing skills

Develop Market & Product Expertise

• Build deep knowledge of industry trends and client pain points

• Articulate the value of Dow Jones solutions in a clear, credible, and commercial way

Maintain Pipeline Discipline

• Accurately track all activity, pipeline, and forecasting in CRM

• Maintain clean, detailed records of prospect interactions and deal progression

You Have:

• Experience in a new business role, with a strong emphasis on cold outreach but attitude is the most important attribute

• Ideally a proven success in acquiring new logos and hitting/exceeding targets

• Ideally experience selling subscription-based or information/data solutions 

• Relentless “can-do” attitude with high energy and resilience

• Strong prospecting mindset - you’re comfortable picking up the phone and opening doors

• Excellent communication skills (listening, questioning, written and verbal)

• Confidence building relationships and credibility quickly with senior stakeholders

• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities within industries and accounts

• Strong negotiation and closing skills

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

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 - Risk Sales

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

Non-Union role