Commercial Manager, Arabian Business
Description
ITP Media Group is looking for a driven, skilled Commercial Manager to play a vital role in its Arabian Business Group advertising team, selling across digital, social, print and events formats.
The ideal candidate is experienced in selling against a variety of media and events formats, with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth across business verticals.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the regional commercial landscape, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to identify and build out new business opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth across all business units.
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Build, manage and nurture relationships with a wide variety of clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
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Identify new business opportunities and market trends to expand commercial reach for the Arabian Business Group and affiliated ITP Media Group brands.
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Achieve targets through a strong, scalable balance of new and existing clients.
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Negotiate and close high-value deals, ensuring favourable terms and outcomes for the business.
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Collaborate with internal teams, including editorial, events, video and design to deliver integrated solutions thar meet client objectives and exceed expectations.
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Track market trends and competitor activities, ensuring the business adapts to industry changes and maintains a competitive edge.
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Contribute to the overall performance and efficiency of the commercial department, working with peers and leadership to optimise processes for better results.
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Support the department and company by being an ambassador for the Arabian Business Group of brands, by establishing strong relationships across relevant industry sectors.
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Attend relevant events and conferences, occasionally outside standard working hours.
KEY SKILLS
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Five to seven years’ experience in business media sales.
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Established network within the UAE, GCC and global business sectors.
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
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Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Multimedia expertise including digital, social, video, print and events.
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Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
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The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
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A strong industry reputation (preferred).
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Experience in trade and / or subscription media (preferred).
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Flexibility and a professional approach always.
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Fluent English essential, Arabic desirable.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES
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Creative – across everything from developing sales strategy to how they respond to challenges.
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Competitive – keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.
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Energetic – an indefatigable nature and high-frequency personality.
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Persuasive – both internally and externally, with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound
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reasoning and emotion.
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Accountable – ready to take full responsibility for their work, and for managing projects from concept to fruition, with the ability to self-supervise, hit targets, and meet both internal and external deadlines.
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Flexible – understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.