Agency Sales Manager

Newsweek • New York, NY

11h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Newsweek is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented sales professional to support its Revenue and Sales team. This role is an opportunity to build a career in digital media commercial sales. The Agency Sales Manager will help secure key agency meetings and RFPs across important vertical categories, working cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Ad Operations to grow and support revenue goals.

The successful candidate will build agency relationships, support revenue targets across assigned accounts, develop account plans, and help pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships, and partnerships. The role also includes representing Newsweek in agency meetings and industry forums, collaborating on proposals and campaign delivery, and sharing market insights. It offers exposure to executive leadership and potential career growth into Account Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, or Client Partnerships.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in media, advertising, and agency sales.
• Proven experience in media, publishing, or advertising sales, ideally managing agency accounts.
• Strong relationships across media agencies and a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Confident presenting and pitching multi-platform advertising solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with a CRM platform.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Digital media or advertising experience.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, direct sales, branded content, newsletters, video, and events.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with revenue forecasting and sales reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships within media agencies, agency groups, and with key planners and buyers.
• Work with Sales Directors to help deliver revenue targets across assigned agency accounts and advertising products.
• Develop account plans that identify client priorities, revenue opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Work with Sales Directors to secure RFPs and pitch integrated campaigns, sponsorships, and partnership ideas tailored to agency and advertiser objectives.
• Represent Newsweek in agency meetings, presentations, events, and industry forums.
• Work closely with the Sales Director, marketing, and ad operations teams to develop compelling proposals and deliver campaigns.
• Share market and agency insights to inform sales strategy and product development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level