The Role
The Commercial Executive role involves attracting new business, managing sales relationships, negotiating deals, and reporting on sales performance. Ideal candidates will have sales experience in media and strong organizational skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
- The Commercial Executive will be responsible for the sales process of Augustus Media brands at Abu Dhabi
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects and maintain professional networks
- Managing and supporting all aspects of commercial management and stakeholders
- Developing and presenting commercial media proposals to clients is a strong plus
- Prospect new clients, including the ability to qualify and close new accounts
- Effectively prepare for and manage business meetings
- Strategically and creatively build sales pipeline and maintain a high level of activity
- Effectively collaborate with functional groups such as Sales, performance and Content teams to optimize campaigns and meet performance objectives
- Strategically and creatively build sales pipeline and maintain a high level of activity
- Proactively monitor campaign performance and delivery goals, escalate delivery issues as necessary
- Track, optimize, and compile campaign analytics and custom end of campaign reports for clients
- Aim to achieve monthly and annual targets
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field; A Master's degree is advantageous
- 1-3 years of experience
- Media or agency experience is a plus
- Proven business development, brand partnership, sales, or marketing experience
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Strong business acumen
- Detail-oriented and persuasive
Skills Required
- At least one year sales experience in the media industry
- Agency, Media or Advertising company experience
- Creativity and strong ideas for client briefs
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work within a start-up environment
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The Company
What We Do
Augustus Media is a multi-award-winning modern media company based in Dubai, UAE, operating popular digital-first media brands including Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV.
