Sales Development Representative, Dow Jones
Degree Apprenticeship
More information about location
Office located in London Bridge Street, London
Business news & financial information publishing
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Business news & financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
Office located in London Bridge Street, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an ambitious, curious, and motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) Degree Apprentice
- We don't expect you to have previous sales experience! We are looking for potential, passion, and a genuine eagerness to learn
- A genuine interest in building a career in B2B sales and commercial business development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to speak to professionals at all levels
- A curious, proactive mindset and a drive to solve problems and understand customers
- Good organizational skills, digital literacy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
- GCSEs: Grade 4 / C or above (under the new numerical or traditional grading structure) in both Maths and English
- A-Levels / Level 3 Qualifications: Minimum Grade C at A-Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as BTEC or T-Level) that meet entry requirements for the degree apprenticeship provider
What the job involves
- Reporting to: SDR Team Manager
- Programme Duration: 3 Years
- Over this three-year programme, you won't just learn about the business world—you will be an active part of it. You’ll combine hands-on experience working alongside industry experts with academic study towards a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, earning your degree without the student debt, while developing the skills to set you up for long-term commercial success
- Working alongside experienced sales professionals, you’ll learn how to spot new business opportunities, engage prospective clients, and help grow Dow Jones' Professional Information Business
- Throughout the programme, you will combine academic study with hands-on experience by applying your Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship learning directly to real-world business challenges. Working alongside Sales Executives, Account Managers, Product Specialists, and Marketing teams, you’ll learn to research industries, engage key decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn, and manage sales pipelines using tools like Salesforce CRM
- Supported by structured coaching and mentoring, you'll continuously build your skills, run targeted campaigns, and take on increasing responsibility to drive business growth
Application process
- Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
- Online Application (including three short application questions)
- Recruiter Screening Interview
- Assessment Centre
- As part of your application, please include a cover letter addressing the following three questions:
- 1) Tell us about yourself and explain why you're interested in pursuing a career through our Sales Development Degree Apprenticeship
- 2) What interests you about Dow Jones and our Professional Information Business? Is there one thing you would improve or do differently, and why?
- 3) Describe a time you had to learn something new or overcome a significant learning curve. What steps did you take, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities.
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Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 20 weeks of parental leave
- 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave
- Up to 4 weeks of remote work per year
- 1 paid volunteer day annually
- $700 caregiver reimbursement
- Headspace emotional wellness membership
- ClassPass fitness and wellness membership
- Financial rewards for well-being activities
Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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