Commercial Accounts Executive

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

Job summary

A leading media company in Dubai is seeking a Commercial Accounts Executive to support the Commercial Manager. The role includes managing client relations, assisting in project management, and handling administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should be proficient in creating sales presentations and managing workflows across teams. A knowledge of tools like Trello and Zoho is essential. This position offers the opportunity to engage in key industry events.

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating sales presentations as directed by the Commercial Manager.
• Skilled in managing partnership packages to ensure delivery of outputs.
• Knowledgeable in the internal order approval system and paperwork requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager in project management and client relations.
• Manage the order workflow across commercial and editorial teams.
• Support teams during brand events with logistics and operations.

Skills

Creating sales presentations

Sourcing and synthesising information

Managing partnership packages

Knowledge of Trello

Knowledge of Zoho

Managing internal month-end closing

Tools

Google Drive

Magnet

Job description

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality, up-to-date content to its readers, viewers, users, and followers through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms, and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, GRAZIA, Cosmopolitan, ICON, and Esquire.

Role Summary

As a Commercial Accounts Executive for Arabian Business at ITP Media Group, you will assist the Commercial Manager in path planning, project management, client relations, budgeting, reporting, and general administration.

Requirements

Knowledge and Proficiency

• Proficient in creating new opportunities and sales presentations as directed by the Commercial Manager – assisting in path planning, project management, client relations, budgeting, reporting, and general administration.
• Skilled in sourcing and synthesising information from diverse sources.
• Proficient in managing partnership packages to ensure delivery of promised print, digital, and social outputs.
• Knowledge of all integral systems – Trello, Zoho, Google Drive, Magnet (training provided).
• Knowledge of the internal order approval system, key contacts, and paperwork requirements (training provided).
• Management of the internal month-end closing process across the group.
• Proficient in creating post-campaign reports and analysis for key accounts within the group.

Management Responsibilities

• Management of order workflow across commercial and editorial teams – managing editorial and commercial operations across digital, print, and experiential businesses, overseeing resource allocation to achieve targets.
• Management of Trello across commercial and editorial teams – supporting commercial and PR content requests, tracking deliverables, and ensuring editorial commitments are met.
• Opportunity to represent the brands at key industry business events.

Project and Account Management

• Assist in managing wider teams' projects and accounts throughout their leave periods as needed – acting as a primary liaison across departments, addressing queries, troubleshooting issues, and escalating matters as needed.
• Establishing, implementing, and supporting the brands’ events calendar, working and follow-up files for the teams. Assist the teams pre-, during, and post-events (guest management, logistics, operations, communication, information, and material management).
• Supporting the delivery and attending brand events across the group where needed.

Media Planning and Relationship Management

• Independently conduct media planning based on client briefs and foster relationships to drive comprehensive annual planning whilst identifying commercial opportunities for optimal brand investment.