Sales Manager PMV Middle East

One of the largest media companies in the Middle East ITP Media Group are looking for commercial managers to join it. The company reaches an audience of more than 42 million people across the region and beyond through its leading websites portals social media platforms events conferences award ceremonies magazines books and social media influencer agency.

ITP Media Group s portfolio includes major international and regional brands such as Time Out Arabian Business Harper s Bazaar Arabia Esquire Middle East Grazia Middle East Cosmopolitan Middle East and GQ Middle East.

Commercial Managers joining our team will be responsible for managing individual or group brands specifically PlantMachineryVehicles.com. PMV Middle East is the leading source of information on market and technical developments for professionals in the plant machinery and vehicles sector within the Gulf region. We offer multimedia solutions across all our platforms focusing on digital advertising content marketing data analysis video content creation sponsorship and innovative creative solutions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial proactive sales person with 3 years international or GCC Media sales experience with contacts across theses industries inclusive of advertising agencies.

Strong experience in selling across digital display video production social media events and print platforms is required as is the proven ability to manage a continually growing digital & social media platform driving growth through new audience & revenue channels.

The right candidate will display an excellent understanding of media sales and the media market place but not be defined by it and most definitely be able to think outside its traditional parameters and sell creatively as well as across platforms.

Strong negotiation and closing skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency and accuracy are key attributes.

Additionally the right candidate will have experience in;

• GCC media sales
  
• Selling digital solutions social influencer channels video awards & events.
  
• Analytic digital sales
  
• Creative content solutions.
  
• Brand and product extension & development
  

We are looking for someone dynamic who likes to work in a multicultural environment is driven accountable and socially smart highly organized a team player who uses their own initiative and communicates effectively.

The package is competitive and will be based on relevant experience network of contacts and ability.

Knowledge and Proficiency: Proficient in creating new opportunity and sale presentations as directed by the General Manager - assisting in path planning, project management, client relations, budgeting, reporting, and general administration. Skilled in sourcing and synthesising information from diverse sources. Proficient in managing partnership packages to ensure delivery of promised print, digital, and social outputs. Knowledge of all integral systems Trello, Zoho, Google Drive, Magnet (training provided) Knowledge of the internal order approval system, key contacts, and paperwork requirements (training provided) Management of the internal month-end closing process across the group Proficient in creating post campaign reports and analysis for key accounts within the group. Management Responsibilities: Management of order workflow across commercial and editorial team - managing editorial and commercial operations across digital, print, and experiential businesses, overseeing resource allocation to achieve targets. Management of Trello across commercial and editorial team - supporting commercial and PR content requests, tracking deliverables, and ensuring editorial commitments are met. Opportunity to represent the brands at key industry events. Project and Account Management: Assist in managing wider teams' projects and accounts throughout their leave periods as needed - acting as a primary liaison across departments, addressing queries, troubleshooting issues, and escalating matters as needed. Establishing, implementing, and supporting the brands events calendar, working and follow-up files for the teams. Assist the teams pre, during, and post-events (guest management, logistics, operations, communication, information, and material management). Supporting the delivery and attending brand events across the group where needed. Media Planning and Relationship Management: Independently conduct media planning based on client briefs and foster relationships to drive comprehensive annual planning whilst identifying commercial opportunities for optimal brand investment. Requirements: Own valid visa Immediate, full-time availability for a 6-month contract period Transport to the office and events