Senior Sales Manager

APX Luxury; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

APX Luxury is seeking a results-driven media sales professional to drive revenue across our luxury brands and platforms, including print, digital, and events. You will manage client relationships and lead the full sales cycle with a consultative approach.

The role requires experience in luxury consumer goods, automotive, or financial services, fluency in English and Mandarin, and a proven ability to deliver 360 advertising and sponsorship solutions in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• 3+ years in media sales, or 5+ years in sales.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Proven track record in selling 360 multi-plat solutions for advertising, content and sponsorships.
• Results-oriented and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from client engagement to post-project reporting.
• Own assigned categories and accounts, proactively pitching and servicing clients and agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key client and agency decision makers.
• Strategic accounts and category planning to expand client spend and respond to briefs.
• Understand client goals and industry trends to identify opportunities to collaborate.
• Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to provide strategic 360 advertising and content solutions.
• Undertake general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Client management

Presentation skills

English & Mandarin fluency

Education

University degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Group Advertising Director, this position requires the successful candidate to drive and grow revenue across APX Luxury brands and platforms, including print, digital, and events.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong consultative sales and media background, with experience dealing with clients in luxury consumer goods, automotive, and financial institutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage the full sales cycle, from client engagement, pipeline management, to sales idea conception and post project reporting
   
2. To act as the primary owner on assigned categories and accounts, proactively pitching, consulting, and servicing all clients and agencies, working with the editorial teams whilst staying on top of industry knowledge and trends
   
3. Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with key client and agency decision makers and consultatively sell to them to achieve revenue targets
   
4. Strategic accounts and category planning - proactively and continuously expand client list and spend, pitching new opportunities, and responding to briefs in a timely manner
   
5. Understand clients and agency business goals and challenges, and identify opportunities to work together
   
6. Work closely with our editorial and marketing teams to provide strategic 360 advertising and content solutions to help clients generate the best return on investment
   
7. Undertake other tasks including general administrative duties as required
   

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University degree
   
2. Minimum 3 years’ experience in media sales, or min 5 years’ experience in sales.
   
3. Fluency in English and Mandarin
   
4. Proven track record in selling 360 multi-plat for m advertising, content and sponsorship solutions
   
5. Results-oriented and self-driven
   
6. Solid relationships with direct clients and agencies
   
7. Outstanding problem-solving skills
   
8. Self-motivated with excellent communication and strong presentation skills
   
9. Organized and attention to detail
   
10. Strong time management skills and ability to wear multiple hats
    
11. Ability to take ownership of client projects
    
12. Strong interpersonal and client management skills
    
13. Digital savvy - ability to use data, research, and insights to support recommendations
    
14. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

About us

APX Luxury is one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive independent media houses. Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Print publications include AUGUSTMAN, HELLO! Magazine Thailand, Prestige, and PIN Prestige. Digital offerings include Lifestyleasia.com, Augustman.com, PrestigeOnline.com, and PinPrestige.com.