Dow Jones
Dow Jones
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2BFinanceMedia
Dow Jones is a global media and business information company serving consumers and organizations through trusted reporting, market intelligence, and specialized data products. Its portfolio includes The 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. With a history dating back to 1882, the company operates across print, digital, mobile, and live-event formats, supported by a large international news-gathering and information-services team.

Sponsorship Sales Business Development Representative - Houston Hybrid

Dow Jones is seeking a sponsorship sales representative to secure conference sponsorships and group registrations. The role develops relationships with associations, publications, and energy-sector organizations worldwide.

Description

  • Identify and close sponsorship sales and group-registration opportunities for assigned events
  • Build global relationships with trade associations, publications, and other organizations to expand event reach and visibility
  • Partner with marketing, editorial, and internal teams to qualify, validate, and develop business prospects
  • Create new sponsorship opportunities and customer relationships from leads supplied by marketing, analysts, and senior conference team members
  • Follow up on and convert sales leads for assigned events
  • Work with conference team members to develop prospects for external sales outreach
  • Increase attendance and sponsorship prospects across the event portfolio
  • Cultivate internal relationships to uncover new opportunities efficiently
  • Complete and secure the timely return of contracts, agreements, and related documentation
  • Travel domestically and internationally 5%-10% to attend events and strengthen sponsor and customer relationships
  • Take on additional duties as needed to support team growth
  • Report to the Executive Director - Conference & Event Operations

Requirements

  • Up to two years of conference and event sponsorship sales experience, preferably in the energy industry
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and relationship development
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a frequently fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of and genuine interest in conference topics
  • Salesforce or Cvent experience preferred
  • College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5%-10% to attend events and strengthen sponsor and customer relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Comprehensive insurance plans
  • Lifestyle programs and wellness resources
  • Education benefits
  • Family care benefits and caregiving support
  • Commuter transit program
  • Subscription discounts
  • Employee referral program
  • Financial health programs
  • Cybersecurity protection
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more
  • Optional benefits designed to meet employees' diverse needs

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