Online Advertising Sales Manager | Explorer Publishing & Distribution LLC Dubai, UAE

A Dubai-based publisher producing guides, magazines, maps and photography books is currently looking for an individual to drive our online advertising media sales. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are looking for a smart and experienced online advertising sales manager to help aggressively grow our advertising revenue. The successful candidate must be creative, resourceful and must enjoy working in a highly entrepreneurial environment. The position requires outstanding sales and communication skills, as well as a gift for developing and maintaining relationships. Applicants must be accomplished at selling display advertising, and will be responsible for hitting monthly, quarterly and annual new sales targets.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
• Flexible and open to change and new information; adapts behaviour and work methods accordingly
• Grasps the essence of new information; recognises own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development; seeks feedback
• Exhibits integrity though fair and ethical behaviour toward others and a demonstrated sense of corporate responsibility and commitment
• Treats colleagues and partners with respect: considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people
• Identifies and analyses problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information
• Clear communication through expression of facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organised manner
• Good business judgment when making decisions and always considers the relevance/impact of each decision on the business

Preferred experience:
• 3+ years experience selling online advertising
• 5+ years of media sales experience
• Recent and successful track record of sales in the Middle East
• Experience in working for a small company
• Experience in working independently, successfully and energetically
• Experience in bundling different types of advertising products (e.g. CPM media, sponsorships, text links, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and sell strategically
• Track record of developing long-term relationships with (and obtaining commitments from) major clients and agencies
• Excellent written and verbal English language communications skills
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Experienced business judgment
• Teamwork skills essential; sense of humour required; overdeveloped sales egos must be checked at the door.

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