Account Executive

Sales/Retail/Business Development Account Executive About The Wall Street Journal  The Wall Street Journal, the flagship publication of Dow Jones & Company is the world's leading business publication. Founded in 1889, The Wall Street Journal has a circulation of more than 2 million, reaching the nation's top business and political leaders, as well as investors across the country. Holding 33 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal provides readers with trusted information and knowledge to make better decisions. The Wall Street Journal print franchise has more than 750 journalists world-wide, part of the Dow Jones network of nearly 1,900 business and financial news staff. Other publications that are part of The Wall Street Journal franchise, with a global audience of more than 3.8 million, include The Wall Street Journal Asia and The Wall Street Journal Europe. The Wall Street Journal Online at WSJ.com is the largest subscription news site on the Web with 10.9 million users each month. In 2007, the Journal was ranked No. 1 in BtoB's Media Power 50 for the eighth consecutive year. The Wall Street Journal Radio Network services news and information to more than 280 radio stations in the U.S.Position Description  Under direction represents the Company in specified geographic area or special category to sell display advertising space in a Dow Jones publication. Analyzes market for sales potential; may suggest changes or new programs to develop sales; delivers and may initiate or assist in the development of oral or visual presentations pointing out the advantages of Dow Jones publications. Does forecasts and accounts gains and losses in business in written reports; acts as liaison between customer and production department; job includes writing sales letters. May be required to participate in job-related social functions.  Position Requirements  College degree required Minimum of 5 years experience in Advertising sales. Specific category experience a plus.  To be considered for this opening please apply directly to our career’s website via this link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowjones/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=11008&localeCode=en-us