Agency Sales Manager

Newsweek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsweek is seeking a highly organized, proactive Sales Manager to support the Revenue and Sales team in New York. You will secure meetings inside agencies, drive RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow revenue across advertising products.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in agency-facing roles, exceptional communication, and a proven track record of meeting revenue targets in fast-paced environments. This role offers growth into broader Sales Strategy and Partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media, advertising and agency sales.
• Strong relationships across media agencies and a track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Confident presenting and pitching multi-platform advertising solutions.
• Commercially minded, organized and deadline-driven.
• Collaborative communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proficient with CRM and standard sales-reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships within media agencies, agency groups and key planners and buyers.
• Work with Sales Directors to deliver revenue targets across assigned agency accounts and advertising products.
• Develop account plans that identify client priorities, revenue opportunities and growth strategies.
• Help secure RFPs and pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships and partnership ideas tailored to agency objectives.
• Represent Newsweek in agency meetings, presentations, events and industry forums.
• Work with sales, marketing and ad operations to develop proposals and campaigns.
• Share market and agency insights to inform sales strategy and product development.

Skills

Agency relations

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Sales reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM platform

Job description

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Position Overview

Newsweek is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Sales to support the Revenue and Sales team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone building a career in digital media commercial sales.

The Sales Manager will play a critical role in securing key meetings inside the agency and securing RFPs from the agency across key vertical categories. This individual will work cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management and Ad Operations to grow and support our revenue goals.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of either working inside an agency or servicing an agency holding group. They are resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships within media agencies, agency groups and key planners and buyers.
• Work with Sales Directors to help deliver revenue targets across assigned agency accounts and advertising products.
• Develop account plans that identify client priorities, revenue opportunities and growth strategies.
• Work with Sales Directors to secure RFPs and pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships and partnership ideas tailored to agency and advertiser objectives.
• Represent Newsweek in agency meetings, presentations, events and industry forums.
• Work closely with Sales Director, marketing, ad operations teams to develop compelling proposals and deliver campaigns.
• Share market and agency insights to inform sales strategy and product development.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in media, publishing or advertising sales, ideally managing agency accounts.
• Strong relationships across media agencies and a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Confident presenting and pitching multi-platform advertising solutions.
• Commercially minded, organized and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Collaborative communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proficient with CRM and standard sales-reporting tools.

Success measures

• Achievement of team revenue and growth targets.
• Retention and development of assigned agency accounts.
• Growth in integrated, sponsorship and partnership sales.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media, advertising and agency sales.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with CRM platform.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Preferred Experience

• Digital media or advertising experience.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, direct sales, branded content, newsletters, video, and events.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with revenue forecasting and sales reporting.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into Account Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, or Client Partnerships while gaining exposure to executive leadership

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.