Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
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Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.
Your New Role...
As Advertising Sales Manager - Middle East, you will oversee the coordination of advertising campaigns across a portfolio of well-known brands including Fatafeat, Discovery, TLC, HGTV, and Cartoon Network. You will serve as a key contact for all advertising-related matters, ensuring smooth coordination between internal teams and external partners. This role requires a strategic approach, strong communication skills, and a focus on achieving results in the region.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Build and maintain effective relationships with media representatives, clients, and media agencies across the Middle East.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of our products and services to clearly communicate their value in advertising proposals.
- Work closely with internal teams to develop and deliver innovative, client-focused advertising campaigns.
- Oversee the creation of sales marketing materials including opportunity decks, content packaging, and case studies.
- Encourage original thinking and innovation throughout the proposal and pitching process.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely and high-quality campaign delivery.
- Manage campaign timelines and deliverables with strong project management capabilities.
- Provide clear briefs and updates to internal teams on upcoming advertising campaigns.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity to inform planning.
- Assist the Ad Sales Director with broader initiatives and daily operations.
Qualifications & Experience...
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in mid-level roles within media or advertising sales.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present compelling pitches, from concept through to execution and post-campaign review.
- Strong organisational, negotiation, and people skills.
- University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh campaign ideas.
- Skilled in market research, audience insights, and consumer journey mapping.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong contributor to team efforts.
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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