Temporary Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager (4 months Contract)

Aberdeen City Source: WhatJobs

£29,000–£53,000

Temporary Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager (4 months Contract)

NOWNESS ASIA is an HK-based multi-platform, global video channel for the culturally curious, presenting the best of moving image culture from Asia. A sister arm of the digital storytelling movement NOWNESS (London), NOWNESS ASIA provides an inimitable lens on Architecture, Design, Fashion, Art, Travel, Food and Lifestyle.

Specializing in culture, luxury and lifestyle communications NOWNESS ASIA produces pioneering, branded projects and exclusive events while curating a renowned editorial platform involving industry-leading talents. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands and agencies to create brave, unique ideas for a global influencer community.

We are looking for a key commercial team member responsible for driving revenue growth and managing client direct and agency relationships with a focus on selling across NOWNESS platforms, but where appropriate the META Media portfolio also.

The purpose of this role is to grow revenue by proactively identifying and converting revenue leads and seeking new business opportunities. The NOWNESS team delivers an exceptional consultative service to our clients; direct and through agency contacts, crafting multi-platform solutions leveraging our branded content, strategy, creative consultation, video production, event, insight and distribution expertise.

As a Sales & Marketing Manager at NOWNESS ASIA, you must have an understanding and appreciation of how brand strategy, content, fashion and culture trends influence the marketing and positioning decisions made by our clients and partners.

Identify opportunities with new and existing clients and proactively drive revenue for the group.
Nurture excellent consultative relationships with clients through regular meetings, calls and emails.
Represent NOWNESS ASIA at events, promoting our portfolio to generate sales across print, digital and multi-platform creative projects.
Prepare budgets for digital collaborations, branded content, videos, events and partnerships in collaboration with the NOWNESS ASIA Production & Editorial teams.
Respond to client briefs, draft proposals and deliver pitches as required.
Command clear and progressive lines of communication between client and production team, through to completion and delivery of projects.
Build strong collaborative relationships internally to deliver consultative advertising and content solutions to clients.
Maintain commercial awareness through market intelligence and keeping up to date with developments, innovations and industry or sector trends.
Maintain awareness of competitor activities and project innovations considering implications for NOWNESS ASIA and our clients.
Work closely with the Production and Editorial Team to innovate new ways of generating adaptive social marketing for our films and brand partnerships.

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven experience at a similar level working in an agency, publisher or in media sales is essential.
A strong track record of consistently meeting targets and driving revenue growth. Experience in digital and multi-platform sales is essential.
Demonstrates understanding of the key USPs of digital and mobile platforms.
Demonstrates proficiency in using relevant CRM tools, social media, and Google Marketing & Analytics platforms.
Understands campaign management and performance and takes a pro-active approach to managing digital campaigns to encourage repeat business
High proficiency in both English and Cantonese. Additional Mandarin language skills are preferred.
Culturally curious, business-minded and engaged personality. Passion for filmmaking and arts & culture in general.
A strong team player who is open-minded, flexible, and adaptable, thriving in dynamic environments. Possesses a collaborative mindset while also demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work independently.

These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive but serve to give a realistic overview of the role and requirements. The company reserves the right to change this role description in response to the changing needs of the business.