Job Description

This entry-level sales candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter able to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including inbound marketing leads, prospect lists, discovery and individual research. A dynamic personality with a drive to reach decision makers is essential! The Sales Development Representative will be responsible for generating leads for the existing sales team with extended duties including handling client support requests, prospecting, qualifying new sales leads, in addition to hunting whitespace for new logos.General Job Duties:Maintain a self-starter attitude while creating outreach strategies for new lead generation methodsSupport sales colleagues on outbound strategies and lead generating effortsBe the first point of contact for new business prospects and determine the next steps for each prospect moving forwardEstablish active communication and engagement with prospects to create new leads and sales openingsCollaborate with sales teams by creating innovative lead generation ideasBecome familiar with OPIS/Chemical Market Analytics /Coal Mining & Metals product portfolioAssist sales colleagues by responding to client support requestsUtilize Salesforce & Netsuite to track all client interactionsProvide Salesforce & Netsuite reporting metrics to sales leadersProviding clients, both internal and external, with timely assistance as required to help build and cultivate prospect relationships in order to move opportunities through the sales funnel.Helping to drive leads and online traffic with web-based activities and programs in partnership with Marketing function.Other duties as assignedRequired Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemicals, Science or related technical field

Required Experience:Working knowledge of the Energy industry is a plusFlawless communication skills, both written and oral; public speaking experience is a plusMust be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Teams; experience using Sales Force and/or LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other similar prospecting applications is preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills and phone/email presence; must be able to deal with others in a pleasant manner and work under varying degrees of pressure and time constraintsAbility to work independently while still interacting within an integrated team structureA team player that recognizes and contributes to the overall goals of the teamExcellent customer service skills.Personal initiative and ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently and effectivelyDemonstrated success in uncover business potential through pre-sales preparation work and with good understanding of the client's needs to progressing leadTRAVEL: Limited travel unless occasionally for conferences / exhibitions but will not be more than 10-15% of the time when neededReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMAJob Category: SalesUnion Status:Non-Union roleSince 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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