Sales Director

NADIA GLOBAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Dubai seeks a strategic Sales Director with over 8 years in sales within media and film production. The role involves developing sales strategies to drive revenue and cultivating strong relationships with clients across advertising agencies and brands. Candidates should have excellent negotiation and presentation skills, coupled with a solid understanding of production workflows and market trends. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on media innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sales or business development within media, advertising, or film/video production.
• Proven track record of meeting or surpassing sales targets in a creative or production-driven environment.
• Strong industry network across advertising agencies and content platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new market segments and client verticals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align sales efforts with business objectives.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads across agencies, brands, and entertainment clients.
• Lead the pitch process and develop compelling proposals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for top-tier clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close high-value deals.
• Provide insights on client needs and industry trends.
• Partner with Marketing to execute effective sales campaigns.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and performance reports.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Industry networking

Presentation skills

Job description

We are seeking a results-oriented and strategic Sales Director with proven experience in the video commercials, branded content, and film production industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, cultivating strong client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across advertising agencies, brands, studios, and media platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new market segments, client verticals, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (creative, production, and marketing) to ensure alignment of sales efforts with overall business objectives.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified leads across agencies, brands, and entertainment clients.
• Lead the pitch process, respond to RFPs, and develop compelling proposals in collaboration with creative and production teams.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers CMOs, Creative Directors, Producers).
• Act as the primary point of contact for top-tier clients, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Negotiate contracts and close high-value deals with both new and existing clients.
• Provide actionable insights on client needs, industry trends, and competitor activity to help shape service offerings.
• Partner with the Marketing team to design and execute effective sales campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, performance reports, and pipeline updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sales or business development within media, advertising, or film/video production.
• A proven track record of consistently meeting or surpassing sales targets in a creative or production-driven environment.
• Strong industry network across advertising agencies, brands, and content platforms.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Solid understanding of production workflows, timelines, and budgeting for commercials, branded content, and films.
• Experience working within a creative agency or production house is preferred.
• Familiarity with regional or global advertising markets.
• Passion for storytelling, media innovation, and the visual arts.