Advertising Manager, Time Out Abu Dhabi

ITP Media Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a dynamic commercial leader to drive revenue-generating campaigns. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the media sector, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build relationships. Responsibilities include managing client lists, creating innovative pitches, and exceeding revenue targets. Bilingual in English and Arabic is essential for this role, which promises an exciting and fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience selling to agencies and direct to clients.
• Excited by last-minute, ad-hoc project challenges.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, plan and deliver market-leading campaigns.
• Manage monthly revenue across various territories.
• Exceed revenue targets through effective pitching.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Create high-quality presentations and reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Creative pitching

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Industry reputation

Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Education

Degree level or equivalent industry qualification

Job description

Job Description

Time Out are looking for a dynamic commercial leader to join its revenue generating team, where they will pitch, plan and deliver market‑leading campaigns for its commercial partners. You should have robust experience working with teams, launching products and selling media solutions, in addition to an established network of contacts across the region, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and a passion for selling unique executions. This role is client‑facing across the region.

Requirements

• Driving & managing monthly revenue across Time Out Abu Dhabi and other GCC territories
• Responsible for pitching innovative executions for a wide variety of different clients.
• Exceed revenue targets via professional, high‑quality pitching and presenting, both in response to briefs provided by clients and by proactively developing and pitching new concepts to potential brand partners.
• Drive brand‑new revenue across both brands by establishing relationships with new partners and client
• Manage a client list and work closely with PR and media agencies, building and maintaining strong relationships in the industry.
• Create monthly and seasonal offers and products to increase and diversify opportunities for brand and commercial partners, identifying potential for events and activations.
• Create high‑quality presentations that bring each pitch to life during the sales process, and flawless post‑campaign reports.
• Think beyond the group, working with the Advertising Director to identify partners and brands from ITP Media Group’s stable for company‑wide amplification of campaigns.
• Work with the Advertising Director to ensure client briefs are exceeded, and the editorial director to ensure ALL executions reflects overall content / editorial standards and strategy.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene, using professional contacts and social media networks to identify the next big thing in the market.

Personal attributes and essential skills

• Superb organisational skills.
• Driven by exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of all media formats and platforms in Time Out GCC’s brand stable (digital, print, social, events, etcetera), and globally.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Passion for coming up with creative pitches and seeing through to fruition.
• Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Education : Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification, with at least five years’ experience selling both to agencies and direct to clients.
• Essential : Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel.
• Is excited by the challenge of last‑minute, ad‑hoc projects in addition to daily output.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong industry reputation. (desired)
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• English and Arabic language, essential

What we look for in a candidate

ITP Media Group is company filled with individuals as diverse as the subjects we cover. At the same time there are common characteristics we all share. To join our team you’ll want to…

• Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive
• Either have experience at or want to dive head‑first into a fast‑paced digital‑first company
• Think BIG
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Be commercially astute
• Be a team player

Miscellaneous

• Ad hoc projects as required
• Assisting in raising the profile of Time Out GCC and ITP Media Group
• Any other reasonable requests from the company directors