Sales Assistant, Ad Sales - CNN International Commercial

Warner Bros Discovery; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media industry seeks a Sales Assistant to support the Advertising Sales department in Dubai. This role focuses on administrating Sales Planners, coordinating campaigns, and ensuring client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are communicative, team-oriented, and willing to grow in the industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to cope in a busy environment, prioritize, and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Ad Sales campaigns.
• Coordinate media bookings and manage billing communications.
• Drive internal alignment by organizing team meetings and correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Client relationship management

Prioritization

Job description

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the efforts of our characters coming to life, reaching your living rooms, and creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation and created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, and deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on and!

Your New Role...

CNN International, the world’s leader, provides award-winning content across multiple platforms to upscale global citizens. The Advertising Sales team is a dynamic group responsible for driving global revenue on all CNN platforms.

The Sales Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to Sales Planners, the Manager, and the team Directors within the CNNIC Middle East sales team. The role is based within the Advertising Sales department in Dubai, supporting the Middle East region and other designated territories as required.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Lead end-to-end execution of Ad Sales campaigns, ensuring seamless delivery across TV and digital platforms—proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep campaigns on track and within scope.

Coordinate media bookings in partnership with the traffic team, prepare campaign confirmations and post-campaign reports, and manage billing communications and payment follow-ups.

Drive internal alignment by organizing weekly team meetings, managing client and agency correspondence, and handling day-to-day administrative support to keep operations running smoothly.

Maintain and update campaign tracking tools, including prospect pipelines, status reports, and campaign logs. Oversee copy alignment, liaise with clients and agencies for timely asset delivery, and review contracts and invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications and Experience...

Previous experience in a similar role

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to cope in a very busy environment, prioritize, and multitask.

The confidence to build and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.

A keen attitude and willingness to learn, remain motivated, and ambition to progress within the industry.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day-to-day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other category protected by law.