Brand Partnerships Manager ITP Originals

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers viewers delegates and guests through digital print events awards video content social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out Arabian Business Harper s Bazaar GQ and Construction Week.

Overall responsibility includes being part of the sales team of ITP Originals in achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets for the division.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing new business leads
  
• Sourcing planning and closing branded entertainment packages
  
• Ensuring monthly and quarterly sales targets are achieved
  
• Liaising closely with finance operations and production teams
  
• Being responsible for generating revenue from agencies and direct clients
  
• Using existing contacts to make an immediate impact
  
• Maximizing market share in the region
  
• Using current market information to analyze trends
  
• Developing and growing personal client base
  
• Responding to RFPs and customizing proposals to win new business in the region
  
• Educating & converting brands to innovative branded content campaigns
  
• Managing relationships with key clients such as brand managers strategic planners media social and creative agencies to create awareness and develop a deep understanding of how to use our Digital Channel to reach the target audiences
  

Requirements:

• Experience in digital media
  
• Experience selling and closing media and advertising packages
  
• A minimum of 12 years of direct experience in selling media
  
• A solid understanding of online video space and a good working knowledge on YouTube specifically
  
• Experience in Media sales for YouTube and/or other Online Video Platforms/Publishers
  
• Excellent negotiation & communication skills
  
• Be a selfstarter & solid problem solver
  
• Fluent in English and Arabic (would be a plus)
  

Behavioral Skills:

• Can do attitude
  
• Openminded team player
  
• Keen to learn new technologies
  
• Selfstarter and solid problem solver
  
• Capable of taking ownership and responsibility
  
• Adapting to a rapidly changing context
  
• A plus