Commercial Executive

About Augustus Media

Augustus Media is a Middle Eastern digital media company with operations in Dubai and Riyadh. The company focuses on adapting and evolving within the changing media landscape, aiming to establish a new order of media advertising centered on data and content. Its mission is to be a leading new media company in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation in marketing communications.

The Role: Commercial Executive

Augustus Media is seeking a Commercial Executive to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience. The Commercial Executive is responsible for pursuing new business opportunities, exploring new avenues of activity, and identifying opportunities to support the company's development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales process for Augustus Media brands in Riyadh.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects, and develop professional networks.
• Oversee and support all aspects of commercial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and present commercial media proposals to clients (a strong advantage).
• Prospect new clients, including qualifying and closing new accounts.
• Prepare for and manage business meetings effectively.
• Strategically and creatively build a sales pipeline and maintain a high level of activity.
• Collaborate with functional groups such as Sales, Performance, and Content teams to optimize campaigns and meet performance objectives.
• Proactively monitor campaign performance and delivery goals, escalating delivery issues as needed.
• Track, optimize, and compile campaign analytics and custom end-of-campaign reports for clients.
• Work towards achieving monthly and annual targets.

Candidate Profile and Professional Development

The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture with a positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude. The role involves working with a line manager to develop SMART performance objectives and championing Augustus Media's culture and values in daily work. Professional development includes continuing to build emotional intelligence and self-awareness, developing industry presence and professional relationships, and completing all mandatory training requirements.

Company Values

Augustus Media operates based on three core values:

• Ingenuity: Emphasizes creative originality in all endeavors.
• Tenacity: Reflects a commitment to perseverance and persistence.
• Velocity: Focuses on speed and agility in thought, operation, and action for high-level performance.