Agency Sales Manager

The role

The Sales Manager will support the Revenue and Sales team by securing meetings and RFPs within agencies. This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Ad Operations to grow revenue goals.

What you will do

• Build and manage relationships within media agencies, agency groups and key planners and buyers.
• Work with Sales Directors to help deliver revenue targets across assigned agency accounts and advertising products.
• Develop account plans that identify client priorities, revenue opportunities and growth strategies.
• Work with Sales Directors to secure RFPs and pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships and partnership ideas.
• Represent Newsweek in agency meetings, presentations, events and industry forums.
• Work closely with Sales Director, marketing, ad operations teams to develop compelling proposals and deliver campaigns.
• Share market and agency insights to inform sales strategy and product development.

Required qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media, advertising and agency sales.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with CRM platform.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Digital media or advertising experience.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, direct sales, branded content, newsletters, video, and events.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with revenue forecasting and sales reporting.

About the company

Newsweek is a global media organization that reaches 100 million people each month. It is headquartered in New York City and publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.