Sales Manager - Sports & Media (f/m/d)

IMAGO is a leading image & video provider for media, brands & sports based in Berlin. National & international top clients use a variety of media from IMAGO, from news, sports or entertainment photos to footage, for their editorial & commercial contributions.

We are looking for a new Sales & Business Development Manager in our team, who will have the responsibility of hunting and identifying new revenue in the international image market.

You will work closely with our sales team lead to build strong relations in the largest media & groups & brands whilst taking on quick, early win revenue in wider organizations.

We are hiring for an immediate position in our team based in Berlin (remote is not possible).

Tasks

• Provide a clear, honest, experienced view of all growth opportunities.
• Maximize our now opportunities whilst strategically developing larger plays into the medium term.
• Creation of a clear market development plan in the first 30 days that maps out market growth over a 24-month period.
• Heavy emphasis on outbound & commitment to action to establish IMAGO further in creative & corporate.
• Significant relationship building through outbound activity.
• Participate in the wider growth from a strategic market, product & revenue point of view. Be more than an individual revenue contributor.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• New Revenue. Early wins into new clients & sustained growth into existing accounts.
• Lead Generation & Acquisition of potential clients in the new market.
• Breakthrough levels of outbound activity.
• Positive, collaborative relationships & great communication with all IMAGO stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, communication, marketing or a similar relevant field is preferred.
• Good knowledge & in-market client experience in the media, brand & sports space.
• Deep understanding of the trends & direction of modern media & branding.
• A track record of sales success.
• Access to relationships in sports, sponsorship & sports marketing.
• Desire to build something special and deliver growth.
• Native-level English, very good level of a second level required. German is a plus, not required.

Benefits

• Insights into a leading medium-sized company and the international media industry.
• Flat hierarchies, creative freedom and short decision-making paths.
• Cooperation on a contractor basis including an attractive provision model.
• Level of time commitment can be discussed.

Did we catch your interest?

Then apply with all your documents right here. We are looking forward to reading your application.