Senior Commercial Manager, Arabian Business

TP Media Group is looking for a driven, skilled Senior Commercial Manager to play a vital role in its Arabian Business Group advertising team, selling across digital, social, print and events formats.

The ideal candidate is experienced in selling against a variety of media and events formats, with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth across business verticals.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the regional commercial landscape, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to identify and build out new business opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth across all business units.

• Build, manage and nurture relationships with a wide variety of clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Identify new business opportunities and market trends to expand commercial reach for the Arabian Business Group and affiliated ITP Media Group brands.

• Achieve targets through a strong, scalable balance of new and existing clients.

• Negotiate and close high-value deals, ensuring favourable terms and outcomes for the business.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including editorial, events, video and design to deliver integrated solutions thar meet client objectives and exceed expectations.

• Track market trends and competitor activities, ensuring the business adapts to industry changes and maintains a competitive edge.

• Contribute to the overall performance and efficiency of the commercial department, working with peers and leadership to optimise processes for better results.

• Support the department and company by being an ambassador for the Arabian Business Group of brands, by establishing strong relationships across relevant industry sectors.

• Attend relevant events and conferences, occasionally outside standard working hours.

KEY SKILLS

• Five to seven years’ experience in business media sales.

• Established network within the UAE, GCC and global business sectors.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Multimedia expertise including digital, social, video, print and events.

• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.

• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.

• A strong industry reputation (preferred).

• Experience in trade and / or subscription media (preferred).

• Flexibility and a professional approach always.

• Fluent English essential, Arabic desirable.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

• Creative – across everything from developing sales strategy to how they respond to challenges.

• Competitive – keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.

• Energetic – an indefatigable nature and high-frequency personality.

• Persuasive – both internally and externally, with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound

• reasoning and emotion.

• Accountable – ready to take full responsibility for their work, and for managing projects from concept to fruition, with the ability to self-supervise, hit targets, and meet both internal and external deadlines.

• Flexible – understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.