Dow Jones
Sales Development Representative – Degree Apprenticeship
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Location: 1 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9GF, United Kingdom
Reporting to: SDR Team Manager
Programme Duration: 3 Years
Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
An apprenticeship at Dow Jones doesn’t just build a rewarding career—you can also gain a full university degree while doing it.
We are looking for an ambitious, curious, and motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) Degree Apprentice. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
What We’re Looking For
We don't expect you to have previous sales experience! We are looking for potential, passion, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
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You might be a great fit if you have:
- 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.
Essential Qualifications:
- 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.
- Right to Work: You must have an existing and unrestricted legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 3-year programme (please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role).
Application & Interview Process
Our recruitment process is designed to help us understand your potential, your enthusiasm, and your communication style.
- Online Application (including three short application questions)
- Recruiter Screening Interview
- Assessment Centre
Application Questions: When applying online, you will be asked to answer the following three questions:
- Tell us about yourself and explain why you're interested in pursuing a career through our Sales Development Degree Apprenticeship.
- What interests you about Dow Jones and our Professional Information Business? Is there one thing you would improve or do differently, and why?
- 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?
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Our Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Programme
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Programme
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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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Job Category:
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