Business Development - Sales Manager

Job description / Role

- We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Sales Manager who is experienced in the world of content marketing and content sales to join our team at Herogram.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking curated content created by our platform and elevating it to new heights by achieving sales for said content to major publishers and players in the streaming platform (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Crunchyroll, etc..) and gaming industries (Major game developers such as Riot Games, Activision, Blizzard, etc..).

The candidate should also be able to give input on new revenue generating verticals and attempt to create said verticals. We are seeking someone who can take initiative and come in with a hungry mindset focused on expanding the sales and reach of our curated content.

The candidate should also be able to spot trends and opportunities in the market whereby new opportunities can be created for our product offering.

Securing sponsorships and partnerships is also an added value for this role therefore making it vital that the candidate has strong communication and verbal skills. Negotiations will also be a part of this role so we expect the candidate to be strong-willed in producing the best outcome for our company and product.

The candidate will be working on a local, regional, and global scale to find the best opportunities the market has to offer. The role requires the candidate to have a deep understanding of the media landscape, excellent sales and communication skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with key industry players in the short and long term. Having a strong network to lean on is also a plus.

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field. MBA or equivalent experience would be an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in content sales and marketing, preferably within the media or entertainment industry.

Skills:

- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in sales.

Language Skills:

- Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus. English must be fluent. Arabic comprehension or speaking ability is also a plus.

About the Company

Herogram headquartered in the emirate of Dubai is a subscription streaming platform for animated shows.

We cater to a growing fan base from an ageless viewer ship seeking entertainment based on fiction and real-life stories created in 2-dimensional animations.

We offer premium and exclusive content in an elaborate library through in-house creations of the world's greatest animations.