Sales Executive - Advertising & Media Solutions

About the role

The Daily Tribune and News of Bahrain, part of Noor Al Qallam Group W.L.L., are hiring a results-driven Sales Executive to sell advertising and media solutions. This is a hunter role: you bring your own client relationships, chase new business every day and are measured on revenue against clear targets. The position is full-time, on-site at the office in Bahrain, reporting to the Director / Head of Sales.

Key responsibilities

• Find new advertisers through cold calls, walk-ins and booked meetings across Bahrain, building a pipeline across government, banking, real estate, automotive, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education.
• Pitch and close print, digital, social media, video, sponsored content, supplements and event sponsorship packages, spotting opportunities around national days, Ramadan, exhibitions and seasonal campaigns.
• Grow existing client portfolios, act as main contact through brief, proposal, booking, publication and payment, and build long-term relationships with marketing heads, brand managers, PR teams and media agencies.
• Upsell and cross-sell across print and digital to increase client spend.
• Prepare proposals, media plans and quotations, negotiate deals, work with editorial, design and digital teams to deliver campaigns on time, and follow up on collections.
• Keep accurate records of leads, meetings and deals, submit weekly sales reports, track competitors and market trends, and meet monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of proven B2B sales experience in Bahrain, ideally in media, advertising, publishing, digital marketing or events.
• An existing client base with active relationships with advertisers, marketing teams or agencies in Bahrain.
• Strong knowledge of the Bahraini market, its key companies, sectors, decision-makers and business culture.
• A proven record of meeting and beating sales targets, with numbers to back it up.
• Hunter mindset: confident cold calling and visiting offices, comfortable with rejection.
• Fluent English, spoken and written; a valid Bahrain driving licence and your own car.
• Nice to have: Arabic, experience selling digital and social media advertising, contacts in government and large corporates, and CRM experience.

What we offer

• Negotiable salary based on experience and track record, plus attractive, uncapped commission.
• The backing of two established news brands with a large print, digital and social audience.
• A wide product range to sell and room to grow into senior sales roles.

To apply, send your CV with a short note covering your recent sales achievements, current clients and sectors, and your expected salary and notice period.