Business Development Executive (Advertising Sales)

About the role

The Smart Local Media Group is looking for a Sales & Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients, renewing contracts and expanding business. You will pitch tailored paid media solutions across its platforms, work with internal teams to run campaigns and build relationships with brands, agencies and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Drive individual sales and revenue growth through new client acquisition, contract renewals and business expansion.
• Customize paid media solutions aligned with the Marketing Funnel and Sales Process.
• Generate leads through cold outreach, craft media plans and prepare campaign proposals for key verticals such as TSL, TSL KOLs and Telegram Collective.
• Pitch and sell ad solutions across the group's platforms, working with brands, agencies and KOL managers.
• Present confidently, build client relationships and take part in networking events.
• Work with internal teams to run sales campaigns and keep sales reports up to date.
• Support management with sales pitches, reporting and key client/agency relationships.
• Stay current on industry trends, lead cross-functional pitches, develop case studies and promote the group's paid media solutions.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of sales or business development experience in a similar industry with a proven track record.
• Background in a production house setting with experience pitching and delivering commercial video content and branded campaigns.
• Experience presenting to senior executives and decision makers.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and work both independently and in teams.
• Multi-tasking, analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Candidates are encouraged to mention notable clients they have worked with in their application.