Executive, Client Solutions

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“ It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable. ”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To handle all matters of advertising, promotions and events for the assigned magazines
• To promote the branding of the magazine and to support the sales team in closing more sales
• To establish a list of new contacts and further strengthen existing contacts to advertise in our magazines by supporting in promotional
• To plan and strategize sales approach to meet the various demands of advertisers.
• Identify clients to be covered by the sales team.
• To acquire new advertisers on a long term basis, while retaining existing advertisers.
• To introduce special packages, creative ideas to increase ad spend.
• Joint meetings with agencies and clients with TV & Radio.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, prepare proposals and processing paperwork & reports.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Prepare informative sales report to evaluate sales performance for improvement
• To develop and grow the digital/new media knowledge for a strong sales & marketing team.
• To conduct ½ yearly reviews on reporting staff identifying development needs.
• Ensure that staffs are given training and exposure to new practises and skills.
• Servicing and updating advertising agencies/ direct advertisers on the payment status
• Ensure account receivable align with the company's policy on credit risk
• Gather and present information on market trends, competitor's situations, customer's needs, opportunities, threats and others from time to time to the management
• Keeping abreast of competitors activities
• Ensure compliance with company's pricing policy and all trade related compliance requirements
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in related discipline with experience in related industry with background in either sales /marketing in the media industry.
• Good communication skills
• Experience and knowledge in advertising and promotion.
• Strong interest in publication and must be motivated and creative
• Good language skills and literate in English and Mandarin, good selling skill is useful.
• Good in selling, servicing, communication, customer relation & negotiation skills
• Effective marketing strategist with the ability to understand & articulate key opportunities for growth of the business.
• Strong digital sales background
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market research and new media trends.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation & leadership skills
• Computer literature esp. Email, Powerpoint, Excel and Word.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree/Diploma holders in Business/Commerce/Communications or in any relevant field
• Preferably 5 years working experience in customer service environment
• Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and/or other languages are added advantage
• Able to lead and motivate the team
• Able to interact with all levels of people and possess a service oriented mindset
• Independent, self-motivated and possess positive attitude, Results oriented
• Ability to work and manage in a fast pace and challenging environment
• Mature,dynamic and proactive
• Able to organize resources, present report and coordinate project work.