Our client is one of the fastest growing media companies that offers multiple services such as media representation. They are looking for a sales manager to join their team.The Sales Manager should be able to drive media sales to clients and agencies. The role responsibilities will include identifying clients/agencies' needs, researching competitors' advertising services, products, and prices, responding to business inquiries, coordinating with media owners to provide agencies with cost estimates, executing the campaigns seamlessly and finally ensuring billing and collection is on time.The Sales Manager should demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to build strong rapport with agencies. Ultimately, an outstanding Advertising Sales manager should achieve excellent customer service and continually meet or exceed sales targets.Responsibilities & Activities:
Building and sustaining long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients and advertising agencies
Setting up meetings with agencies to present advertising proposals and push for the media that we represent. Add notes to records for each client call or meeting.
Facilitate sales operations and track every media purchase made to ensure that it's completed accurately and on time.
Work to maximize sales and meet targets in the short and long term.
Maintain excellent relationships at all levels in agencies.
Attending sales meetings, trade shows, and training workshops as required and travel when necessary.
Persuading agencies and clients to ensure our media is a part of every campaign.
Providing recommendations on suitable formats, advertising mediums.
Meeting clients and agencies outside of normal business hours when necessary.
Open doors with more clients and advertising agencies in the Middle East region.
Requirements:
Fluent in English and Arabic (both written and spoken)
Bachelor's or associate degree in advertising, communications, or related field is preferred.
4-6 years of proven experience working in advertising/digital sales
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
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