Consultant, Strategic Partnerships & New Business Acquisition (Commission based)

Job Description:

Summary of Project and Role

Dow Jones seeks a results-oriented, independent Consultant to drive new business development and accelerate The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) expansion in South Korea. The role’s core mandate is to identify, qualify, and negotiate initial commercial frameworks for high-value, revenue-generating partnerships.

This is a hunter role requiring strategic market expertise, decisive business development execution, and adept relationship management within South Korea’s corporate culture. The Consultant will deliver a measurable pipeline of qualified agreements, serving as the frontline representative for WSJ, Barron’s, and other Dow Jones consumer brands in the region.

This role is not a full-time employee position. Compensation is commission-based, directly tied to the successful negotiation and securement of new strategic partnerships.

Project Scope / Key Deliverables

The Consultant will focus exclusively on new acquisition and pre-revenue engagement, with responsibility for:

• Target Partner Acquisition: Build and execute a pipeline strategy targeting high-value non-publisher companies, including banks, wealth managers, financial institutions, and premium loyalty programs.

• Commercial Negotiation & Term Sheet Delivery: Originate, lead, and close negotiations for new partnerships, securing signed pre-revenue Term Sheets for WSJ and other consumer subscriptions.

• Executive-Level Relationship Closure: Cultivate and leverage relationships with C-suite and senior decision-makers to accelerate deal closure.

• Internal Handoff & Qualification: Ensure all agreements are rigorously vetted for legal, financial, and operational viability, and deliver comprehensive handoff briefs to Dow Jones operational teams.

Required Profile and Experience

• South Korean Market Expertise: Deep knowledge of Korea’s corporate and financial services landscape, with a proven record of securing new business. An established network of contacts is strongly preferred.

• Language Fluency: Native-level Korean (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Business Development & Negotiation Track Record: Minimum 10 years of experience in hunter-style business development, sales, or strategic consulting, with demonstrable success in structuring and closing complex commercial agreements—ideally involving digital content, data, or subscription services.

• Advisory Acumen: Experience providing strategic recommendations and executing initiatives that deliver tangible business outcomes.

• Independent Execution: Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage a demanding pipeline, and remain focused on achieving commission-based targets.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/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 and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Partnerships & Licensing

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

Non-Union role