Media Sales Manager (Commercial Interior Design Title)

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

Job summary

A major media company in the Middle East is seeking a dynamic commercial manager to drive new business development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in media sales, proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing client relationships and exceeding revenue targets. The role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment focused on growth. Fluency in English and a network within the design sector are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in media sales, preferably in the GCC region.
• Educated to degree level or an equivalent industry qualification.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source, develop, and maintain a new client base.
• Drive new revenue across brands by creating relationships with new partners and clients.
• Pitch multi-channel solutions to various partners and clients.
• Deliver outstanding client service and post-campaign reports.
• Exceed revenue targets through high-quality pitching.

Skills

New business development

Strong communication skills

Media sales

Creative problem-solving

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Degree or equivalent industry qualification

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

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 delegates and guests through digital print events awards video content social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out Harper s Bazaar Arabian Business and Hotelier Middle East.

ITP s Commercial Interior Design is looking for a dynamic commercial manager to join the team and work with the industry s leading B2B publication. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional new business developer with experience working across different media platforms (digital social events print etc) An existing knowledge and passion for design in the GCC is essential. This rare opening offers career progression opportunities and a supportive environment to develop and grow within an exceptional team and business.

Key responsibilities:

• Source develop and maintain a new client base.
  
• Drive brand-new revenue across brands by creating relationships with new partners and clients.
  
• Responsible for pitching multi-channel solutions to a wide variety of different partners and clients.
  
• Utilize features topics events and products to increase and diversify opportunities for new partners and clients.
  
• Create high-quality presentations that bring each pitch to life during the sales process.
  
• Deliver outstanding ongoing client service and flawless post-campaign reports.
  
• Exceed revenue targets via professional high-quality pitching and presenting.
  
• Work with the Advertising Director to ensure client briefs are exceeded and the editorial team to ensure all executions reflect overall content / editorial standards and strategy.
  
• Have your finger on the pulse of the design industry using professional contacts events and social media networks to identify the next big partner in the market.
  

Personal attributes and essential skills:

• A doer.
  
• An exceptional new business developer.
  
• Driven by exceeding revenue targets and finding new clients.
  
• Strong understanding of all media formats and platforms in Commercial Interior Design brand stable.
  
• An existing design sector network within the UAE GCC and globally.
  
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  
• Superb organisational skills.
  
• Passion for coming up with creative solutions and seeing through to fruition.
  
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  

Education & Experience:

• At least two years experience in media sales including digital print social events. GCC region is preferred but not essential.
  
• Educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification is preferred.
  
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times. Is excited by the challenge of last-minute ad-hoc projects in addition to daily output.
  
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Strong appetite to develop new skills and attributes through training and mentoring.
  
• A desire to build a successful career and progress within the industry.
  
• English language essential.
  
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint Excel.
  
• Be a team player.
  

What we look for in a candidate:

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

Miscellaneous:

• Ad hoc projects as required
  
• Attend events out with working hours as required
  
• Occasional travel as required
  
• Assisting in raising the profile of Commercial Interior Design and ITP Media Group
  
• Any other reasonable requests from the company directors