Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day.
For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
We are looking for our next Sales Manager to join our Media Sales Team in Hong Kong. This is a full-time role and a great sales position in our team.
If you think you have all the right skills and experience for this role we would love to hear from you!
A Lot About You
Yahoo is looking for a hungry seller with proven record of achieving sales goals
Strategic-thinking and solution selling is second nature to you
You have the tools to create winning media strategies
Data is your middle name; you love mining and sharing actionable insights
You are a passionate about providing the best customer service and have a successful track record of building meaningful client relationships
Last, but certainly not least you are an excellent communicator, negotiator, and presenter
Responsibilities
Develop custom client solutions utilizing Yahoo’s full stack service, including but not limited to Display, DSP, Native and Search advertising
Quarterback a cross functional account team and serve as the main contact for our clients and agency partners
Develop strategic plans to achieve and / or exceed target revenue goals
Partner with clients to understand strategic needs and deliver Yahoo resources to meet not only advertising needs, but overarching business needs
Understand and effectively communicate Yahoo’s value proposition, technology, processes, and partnerships as they are related to the growth of current and prospective client accounts
Understand category-specific landscapes and trends, reporting these to the organization; report on the macro and micro forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts
Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry including developing innovations in various display ad formats, programmatic etc
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or similar education
Good connections with media agencies in the HK market is welcomed.
Relevant professional experience in digital media or ad tech.
Demonstrated partnerships with key accounts / media agencies and proven track record as a trusted advisor to clients
Deep understanding of the digital media industry with the ability to credibly articulate strategic insights for clients that are based on data and research
History of selecting appropriate products from a diverse product arsenal to solve the client’s advertising objectives;
ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and position them against competitors
Why Yahoo
Collaboration is reflected in our culture, we work together and play together. People enjoy working for Yahoo because every individual is empowered to push boundaries and challenge the norm.
By combining world-class technologies and premium content, we create unique experiences that shape the digital world. Together we deliver - for each other, our clients, our users and as individuals and as one, we enrich people's daily lives.
At Yahoo, we also know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging.
We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.
The Good Stuff
Work Life Balance - At Yahoo, working from home or working from the office? Your choice! We offer summer hours so you can enjoy the beautiful Australia sunshine and you will be entitled to 2 additional personal days on top of your annual leave to help reset when needed
Learning & Development - We have amazing programs you can enter to further grow your career, learn & develop new skills, as well as 4 days study leave to use per year
Health - We offer a health reimbursement that can be used on a gym membership, massages, meditation, health insurance etc;
Parental Leave - We offer up to 12 weeks parental leave because family matters
Phone & Tech - We will cover the cost of your phone bill and provide all the Apple goods to do your job well
We work together and play together - Be able to get involved in community days, stepathons, virtual bingo & trivia, team lunches, sports teams and more!
Work from Abroad Policy - the world as we know it has changed so if you need to travel back to your home country and work remotely, we have you covered.
Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.
Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment.
