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Regional Sales Director at Dow Jones & Co. – Seoul

Dow Jones & Co.
Seoul, South Korea
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Dow Jones & Co.

Since 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.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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.

Seoul

Full time
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Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Regional Sales Director

Company: Dow Jones

Job Location: Seoul

About the Role:

As a Regional Sales Director, you will be responsible for leading strategy and delivery for the sales organization within the region, focusing on planning, directing, and executing sales activities. You will manage and grow customer relationships, generate new business, and expand our regional market presence. You will be part of the Risk team and report directly to the Head of Sales - Risk & Compliance.

About the Team:

Dow Jones Risk is a global provider of best-in-class risk data, technology solutions, due diligence and managed services for managing regulatory and reputational risk. For 20 years, its market-leading data has helped financial institutions and businesses have greater control managing Financial Crime Compliance, Third Party Risk Management, Sanctions Compliance and Trade Compliance. With a global team of expert researchers covering more than 60 languages, Dow Jones applies the same rigor to its data that it has always brought to its journalism, offering the most accurate and complete risk datasets on the market.

You Will:
  • Lead strategy and delivery for the region, managing and growing customer relationships to generate new business, renew existing accounts, and expand regional market presence.
  • Drive rigorous sales goals and activity metrics, monitoring performance data to proactively address market threats and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Anticipate business challenges and create long-term, strategic solutions while communicating at a senior level to shape perspectives, gain commitment, and influence cross-functional priorities.
  • Stay at the forefront of local industry trends, regulations, technological shifts, and competitive movements to provide actionable feedback for product evolution.
  • Provide leadership across multiple teams, tracking pipelines, forecasting performance, and monitoring regional trends to achieve overall revenue goals.


You Have:
  • Recognized leadership capabilities with strong cross-functional expertise in territory sales and account management.
  • 12-15 years of prior experience in business-to-business sales, regional account management, or the risk and compliance industry.
  • Proven experience driving sales strategies, including through indirect revenue streams or resellers, to achieve territory growth.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans
  • Paid Time Off and Leaves
  • Education Benefits
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Career Growth Programs
  • Access to Dow Jones Products
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection


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.

Reasonable Accommodation
We are 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 or participating in an interview 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.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - Risk Sales

Job Category:
Sales

Union Status:
Non-Union role

About_Us

Since 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.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Job Location

Seoul, South Korea

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