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Client Associate

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
57K-75K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
57K-75K Annually
Junior
Supports Client Partners in selling integrated media solutions to luxury, enterprise, and financial services clients. Responsibilities include prospect research, identifying decision makers, preparing proposals, responding to client requests, supporting billing and research needs, assisting with campaign reporting, and identifying upsell opportunities. The role requires client service, advertising sales support, media knowledge, collaboration, and proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
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Job Description:


About the Team

Dow Jones Media Sales connects leading brands with influential audiences through our trusted portfolio, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily. Our teams across Sales, Marketing, Creative and Client Success work together to deliver innovative advertising solutions and exceptional client experiences across digital, print, video, audio, events and custom content.


About the Role

The Client Associate is a necessary team player, partnering to sell integrated media solutions and partnerships to clients. You will support designated Client Partners to prepare proposals, maintain excellent client relations, produce leads, and sell to clients within the Luxury, Enterprise and Financial services industries industry to achieve quarterly revenue goals.You will be exposed to selling market-leading solutions and partnerships including product integration across the entire Dow Jones portfolio, custom content, conferences, online and print.


You Will:

New Business

  • Search for contacts based on priorities from the CP/Director
  • Search for updates in LinkedIn/Factiva, etc. (promotions, starting new jobs, Thought leadership)


Meeting Preparation

  • Identifying the key decision makers for the client lists we are prospecting
  • Learn the agenda they share in social media priorities for marketing strategy
  • Brief the Integrated Marketing team with insights on the client
  • Prepare a few key topics/questions to ask
  • Focus time around Contalto & Media Radar to see what they are doing in the space


Proposals

  • In collaboration with Client Partner and other teams, preparing and sending proposals to clients
  • Answer client's questions regarding the proposal
  • Work on revisions to the proposal and setting the deal until the performance stage, and then transfer it to planning to manage


Client's support

  • Work on several requests from clients including billing RFI, research requests, competitors data, screenshots etc
  • Share WSJ published content that features clients


Team's support

  • Cover for Client Partner and Associate Client Partner when needed
  • Prospect/research projects for the team
  • Upselling - post sale
  • Work with planning on the wrap deck/report analysis for clients
  • Share the relevant insights with the client and finding a few ideas to upsell the deal based on the performance results

You Have:
  • 0-2 years' experience in advertising sales support is required
  • B2B & B2C media sector knowledge is preferred, or understanding is advantageous
  • Proven experience in providing client support and service
  • Proven ability to work well within a team environment while accomplishing individual projects
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications
  • Strong familiarity with non-traditional media solutions, including custom content and conferences
  • Strong familiarity with traditional media, print and digital media

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
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection

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Equal Opportunity Employer


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area:


Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category:


Sales

Union Status:


Union role
Base Pay Range: $56,680.00 - $75,000.00

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.


For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.


For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.


Dow Jones Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States

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