Sales Manager - Microsoft Ads

Uplift People Consulting; Wien; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift is seeking a Sales Manager - Client Partner in Austria (Vienna) to drive revenue growth for Microsoft Advertising solutions across advertisers in the region. You will build a robust sales pipeline and manage key client relationships to ensure successful campaigns.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions, forecast revenue, and lead onboarding while meeting targets. Fluency in German and English is required, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital advertising sales or related roles.
• Strong understanding of local advertising ecosystem.
• Proven ability to generate revenue and manage a sales pipeline.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Sell Microsoft Advertising solutions to new and existing advertisers.
• Proactively generate new leads, build a robust sales pipeline, and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Consistently achieve sales targets while delivering a high-quality customer sales experience.
• Accurately forecast weekly, monthly, and annual revenue performance.
• Lead onboarding processes for new clients, including guiding them through legal and compliance requirements.

Skills

Digital advertising

Business development

Account management

Ad sales

German language

English language

Independent working

CRM / pipeline management

Job description

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 59 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Our Client

Our client is a global digital advertising company that helps connect leading platforms with advertisers and markets worldwide, providing media sales, digital marketing, and technology solutions. Representing the world's leading platforms, including TikTok, Amazon, Google, and nearly 55 others, we operate in 130+ markets across new and existing geographies.

As a Sales Manager - Client Partner, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth and expanding the company's footprint in Austria, directly contributing to revenue generation, portfolio expansion, and long-term strategic client partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Revenue Growth & Portfolio Expansion

• Sell Microsoft Advertising solutions to both new and existing advertisers
• Proactively generate new leads, build a robust sales pipeline, and maintain accurate CRM records of all sales activities
• Consistently achieve sales targets while delivering a high-quality customer sales experience.
• Accurately forecast weekly, monthly, and annual revenue performance.

Strategic Client Leadership

• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across key verticals through industry events, outreach, and market engagement.
• Engage regularly with new and existing clients to understand campaign objectives, KPIs, and future marketing plans.
• Recommend tailored solutions from the product portfolio to help clients achieve their business and marketing goals.
• Lead onboarding processes for new clients, including guiding them through legal and compliance requirements.

Market & Cross-Functional Impact

• Stay up to date with market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
• Introduce the company to new prospects and expand presence across target industries
• Collaborate closely with Client Solutions Managers (Account Managers) to ensure smooth campaign launches and execution
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to clients to optimize performance and strengthen relationships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Digital advertising experience, either in Business development, Account management or Ad Sales experience
• Comprehension of the local advertising ecosystem, including a comprehensive understanding of key players and stakeholders within the industry
• Strong commercial skills (responsible for direct revenue)
• Direct experience in paid search advertising, performance advertising and e-commerce
• You can work independently and set your own workflows to achieve sales targets
• You're fluent in German and English.