Sales Manager (Digital Advertising)

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa; travel is required to meet and strengthen client partnerships.

Company

hirify.global is a global advertising technology company whose platforms connect brands, publishers, and consumers across more than 150 countries, with AI-powered commerce capabilities through Glance AI.

What you will do

• Drive new client acquisition and incremental revenue for Microsoft Advertising’s search and display inventory.
• Build and maintain a predictable pipeline of brands, agencies, and advertisers for onboarding to the Microsoft Advertising platform.
• Develop customized search and digital media solutions, pitches, and customer plans focused on revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
• Build and strengthen relationships with budget decision-makers, media planners, agency stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Strategy teams, and client contacts to maximize opportunities and meet revenue targets.
• Grow Bing’s share of wallet and complete relevant training to support ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience, including 3 or more years in online media sales or digital advertising.
• Strong clientele network in the South African marketplace, particularly Johannesburg, and knowledge of local digital players.
• Experience building a client base from scratch, generating leads, networking, and managing advertising-agency relationships.
• Experience selling digital media solutions, presenting to stakeholders at all leadership levels, and delivering customized customer-focused pitches.
• Proven ability to manage strategic client relationships, meet or exceed revenue targets, apply metrics-focused business planning, and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mindset, technology orientation, and ability to navigate ambiguity and complex client-management situations.

Nice to have

• Search engine marketing experience.
• Understanding of the digital ecosystem.
• Advertising sales experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture centered on ambitious thinking, passion, accountability, ownership, and freedom with responsibility.
• Continuous learning and career progression through the Live Your Potential program.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.