Bachelors degree in Marketing , Public Relations and Business Administration or any related field
Job Summary
On behalf of Boomplay we're hiring for a Digital Ads Sales Mnager.
Duties And Responsibilities
Be responsible for digital ad sales, meet and strive to exceed sales quotas.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with advertisers, ad agencies, major partners in order to drive sales growth, and explore innovative channel business models to build long-term channel advantages.
Follow and identify key industry trends and make corresponding adjustments to advertising development strategies
Identify potential clients to offer them advertising services
Initiate discussions with customers through emails, calls, and scheduled meetings
Deliver sales pitches convincing clients to subscribe for an advertising space
Highlight the benefits of various ad services and their capacity to reach a target market
Provide clients with advertising sales materials to aid them in choosing appropriate service
Explain the features of available ad space and their accompanying rates
Supervise the hiring and daily operations of advertising sales representatives
Develop and implement standards for pricing to ensure optimal returns for an ad company, as well as a satisfied customer base
Carry out market research to identify new techniques to advertising sales
Proffer expert recommendations to clients on more suitable advertising service based on cost and viewership
Collaborate with heads of various departments in an advertising company to take important decisions as related to choice of advertising media and advertising strategies
Maintain good working relationship with clients to ensure effective business dealings
Conduct price negotiations with clients on behalf of an advertising company to reach favorable prices for both parties
Prepare advertising budgets, set targets, and assign job duties
Review media placements and ad campaigns to ensure they meet all clients’ specifications.
Education Other Skills Required
3+ years of previous experience in ad agency, DSP or related field.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build consensus
Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing , Advertising , Public Relations and Business Adminstration
Ability to work independently and ability to maintain a positive attitude in a high stress/fast paced work environment.
Worked in Digital ad agencies/ companies will be an added advantage
Communication Skills : Advertising sales managers are adept to interacting with customers to offer advertising services, securing a deal or resolving customer complaint
Decision-making Skill : Advertising sales managers are able to take quick and appropriate decisions such that improves sales
Management Skill : As part of their key qualities, advertising sales managers are able to direct and supervise the activities of an advertising sales department to ensure work efficiency.