AD SALES MANAGER
by SBP Africa Third Party Accra and Tema Region
Marketing & CommunicationsFebruary 19, 2024
Overview
An Ad Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the advertising sales operations of a media company or advertising agency. This role involves managing a team of sales professionals, developing sales strategies, building client relationships, and achieving revenue targets through the sale of advertising space or time across various platforms and channels.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of performance ads, and complete sales targets;
- Complete communication and negotiation with customers, establish and maintain good relationships with customers;
- Visit and return visits with customers, form a good cooperative relationship with customers, and develop new customer resources.
Work requirements: - Bachelor degree or above, more than 1 year of work experience in advertising, emerging media and related fields;
- Those with effective customer resources (CPA, CPS) are preferred, those with 4A company advertising sales experience are preferred; those with website, media, and advertising sales experience are preferred;
- Be able to adapt to work pressure and dare to face challenges, and have good customer relationships;
- Has keen market insight and super execution;
- Strong communication skills, good customer development and service skills, excellent sales, negotiation and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- Sales Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills to inspire and motivate a sales team to achieve targets and deliver results.
- Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute sales strategies that align with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to secure advertising deals, overcome objections, and resolve conflicts.
- Client Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, and deliver tailored advertising solutions.
- Analytical Abilities: Analytical and data-driven approach to sales, with the ability to analyze market trends, performance metrics, and revenue forecasts to drive informed decision-making.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the advertising industry, including media buying practices, advertising formats, pricing models, and emerging trends.
- Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen to understand pricing strategies, revenue models, and profitability analysis in advertising sales.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions, client needs, and business priorities in a dynamic and competitive environment.