Head of New Business, GRI

Posted:
1/25/2026, 10:11:19 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Job Description:

About the Team:

Our Proposition team oversees the development and execution of the value propositions and go-to-market strategies for our B2B offerings, with a keen focus on clearly articulating the value we bring to customers and how we support their workflows. Proposition owners collaborate closely with Product, Design, Sales, and Marketing stakeholders to coordinate the execution of their offering within their target markets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Global Head of Sales, Risk and Compliance; the Head of New Business, GRI works in partnership with the head of Account Management, GRI to accomplish the revenue growth goals for the GRI business. This role partners closely with the GM and SVP of Geopolitical Risk to design and execute the OKRs to the broader GRI business.

You Will:

  • Oversee the new business development efforts of the GRI sales team, including setting, tracking, and reporting on KPIs that drive excellence and support accomplishment of business objectives.
  • Drive the professional development and growth of the GRI new business sales team as part of the broader evolution of the Dow Jones sales team.
  • Act as a player-coach: personally lead high-value deals to accelerate near-term growth, while building scalable sales channels and partnerships that enable sustainable expansion.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to define long-term growth goals
  • Have a strong focus on accurate forecasting of sales performance

You Have:

  • Strong background in sales; with a focus on risk or geopolitics B2B products
  • Proven track record of scaling sales for larger organizations with a history of exceeding targets
  • Deep experience selling content and data sets as well as SaaS platforms
  • Proven ability to navigate complex sales processes and
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with key players and competitors in the geopolitical risk space
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
  • History of successful stakeholder management at executive levels

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Access to Dow Jones Products
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection

Learn more about our benefits

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Business Intelligence

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role