Advertising Sales Manager

Mahlab is a creative content, communications and publishing agency that works with some of the world’s most dynamic brands. Within Mahlab, Mahlab Publishing is one of the agency’s core service divisions, producing world-class content for industry and member bodies across a wide range of professions. Our clients include Engineers Australia, the Australian HR Institute, the Institute of Public Accountants and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
  
We are currently looking for a highly driven, motivated and commercial Advertising Sales Manager to join our custom publishing team to manage the Advertising Sales portfolio on one of our core B2B titles, developing and delivering campaigns across a variety of platforms including print, website, podcast, email and social media.
  
This is an initial 6 month contract role that could be worked over 4 or 5 days. It can be shaped either as a hybrid opportunity working from our offices in Sydney or Melbourne and from home, or remotely within Australia supporting an AEST. We will also consider applications from external contractors.
  
The day to day:

• Developing and selling advertising campaigns, and content-led commercial partnerships to meet quarterly and annual targets.
• Development of new business pipeline and growth of existing advertiser database.
• Grow your client relationships and gain insight and knowledge about their business and commercial opportunities.
• Manage your pipeline and business through our CRM Ad Sales Genius.
• Produce accurate and well-presented sales proposals.
• Develop new and innovative commercial solutions.
• Report accurate and timely figures and forecasts across the business.
• Manage sales admin and production with the relevant team members.  

The ideal person:

• Will have a strong drive to succeed and a hunter approach to sales and business development.
• Has a proven track record in developing and converting sales pipelines, and meeting short- and long-term targets.
• Will be able to advise advertisers on long-term strategic integration opportunities as well as short-term tactical advertising campaigns.
• Will be energetic, proactive and motivated with strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Has an understanding of native advertising and how it drives ROI.

Why it's pretty good here:

• We’re a diverse organisation with a fun, flexible hybrid-working culture
• You’ll be working with an ambitious, bright and authentic group of people
• Mahlab is a certified B corporation
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health first aiders – free, confidential and independent support
• Gifts and celebration of birthdays, one-, three- and five-year work anniversaries
• A variety of discounts available through our Employment Hero HR platform
• Dog-friendly office (in Sydney) and an active social committee with regular activities and catch ups

If you would like to join a great bunch of people who love coffee, dogs, trivia, and the occasional matching outfits then we would love to hear from you.
  
Mahlab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, colour, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected status recognised under applicable law.
  
Please no recruitment agencies.
  
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