Sales Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

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Overall Purpose of the Role

CNN International the worlds news leader provides awarding winning content across multiple platforms to upscale global citizens. The Advertising Sales team is a dynamic group responsible for driving global revenue on all CNN platforms.

CNN International is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support the execution and delivery of cross-platform advertising campaigns across CNNs international commercial platforms. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that all elements of a campaignfrom booking through to reportingrun smoothly and efficiently.

The Sales Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to Sales Planners Manager and the team Directors within the CNNIC sales team. The role is within the Advertising Sales department with a split focus on Africa/CEE/CIS SE (50%) and Middle East (50%) regions.

Areas of Responsibility

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Administrative account maintenance

• Coordinate and book cross-platform campaigns ensuring timely activation and accurate scheduling
• Oversee and monitor campaign delivery proactively identifying and resolving issues such as missing creative assets or sponsorship scheduling conflicts to ensure all components are executed seamlessly
• Track revenue and campaign status to support accurate forecasting
• Prepare pre- mid- and post-campaign reports with performance insights
• Support new business setup including processing contracts and invoices
• Maintain organised records of bookings creative assets client deliverables and payment statuses

Selection criteria

• Graduate with relevant degree;
• Knowledge of CNN;
• Intelligent organised pro-active and hardworking;

• Language fluent in English however another language is desirable;

Competency assessment

• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail;
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Organised pro-active and hardworking;
• Ability to cope in a very busy environment to prioritise and multitask;
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; attention to detail is a must
• Good interpersonal skills (work well with others in an open-plan department);
• The confidence to build and maintain relationships with clients and agencies;
• An interest in current affairs and an international outlook;
• A keen attitude and willingness to learn remain motivated and ambition to progress within the industry.

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