Associate Director/Director-Sales

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Head of Sales, this position requires the successful candidate to drive and grow revenue across Burda Luxury brands and platforms, including print, digital, and events.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong consultative sales and media background, with experience dealing with clients in luxury consumer goods, automotive, and financial institutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Manage the full sales cycle, from client engagement, pipeline management, to sales idea conception and post-project reporting


2. To act as the primary owner on assigned categories and accounts, proactively pitching, consulting, and servicing all clients and agencies, working with the editorial teams whilst staying on top of industry knowledge and trends


3. Build, grow, and maintain strong relationships with key clients and agency decision makers, and consultatively sell to them to achieve revenue targets


4. Strategic accounts and category planning - proactively and continuously expand client list and spend, pitching new opportunities, and responding to briefs in a timely manner


5. Understand clients' and agency business goals and challenges, and identify opportunities to work together


6. Work closely with our editorial and marketing teams to provide strategic 360 advertising and content solutions to help clients generate the best return on investment 


7. Undertake other tasks, including general administrative duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University degree


2. Minimum 6+ years of experience in media sales, preferably in luxury lifestyle


3. Fluency in English and Mandarin


4. Proven track record in selling 360 multi-platform advertising, content, and sponsorship solutions


5. Results-oriented and self-driven


6. Solid relationships with direct clients and agencies


7. Outstanding problem-solving skills


8. Self-motivated with excellent communication and strong presentation skills


9. Organized and attention to detail


10. Strong time management skills and the ability to wear multiple hats


11. Ability to take ownership of client projects


12. Strong interpersonal and client management skills


13. Digital savvy - ability to use data, research, and insights to support recommendations


14. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

About us

BurdaLuxury is one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive independent media houses. Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Print publications include AUGUSTMAN, HELLO! Magazine Thailand, Prestige, and PIN Prestige. Digital offerings include Lifestyleasia.com, Augustman.com, PrestigeOnline.com, and PinPrestige.com.