Advertising Sales Executive (225-929)

The Advertising Sales Executive plays a pivotal role in driving the sales of advertising spaces and campaigns across various platforms. This role is instrumental in fostering long-term relationships with clients and helping them enhance their brand visibility through strategically placed advertisements. The ideal candidate should possess a thorough understanding of the advertising landscape, strong negotiation skills, and a flair for building compelling advertising solutions that resonate with target audiences. With a keen eye for identifying market opportunities and client needs, the Advertising Sales Executive should be able to design and propose advertising packages that deliver measurable results. Working closely with internal teams, this role ensures the seamless execution of advertising campaigns while consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Identify potential clients and generate new business leads in the advertising sector.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships and partnerships.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their advertising needs and objectives.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms of sales contracts and close deals successfully.
• Work closely with the marketing team to align sales strategies with marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to remain competitive in the industry.
• Provide clients with timely reports and analyses of advertising effectiveness.
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of advertising solutions to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of sales pipelines and customer interactions in CRM systems.
• Attend industry events and conferences to build a network and stay informed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in advertising sales or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of digital and traditional advertising channels and trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop creative advertising solutions tailored to client needs.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.