Sales Manager (Microsoft Advertising)

TL;DR

Sales Manager (Microsoft Advertising): Driving new client acquisition and incremental revenue for Microsoft Advertising inventory in South Africa with an accent on strategic networking, agency relationships, and performance-driven ad sales. Focus on building a robust pipeline, delivering customized search solutions, and mastering product adoption to meet ambitious growth targets.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader in advertising, leveraging AI and machine learning to reach over 2 billion people and facilitate performance-driven marketing outcomes for brands worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive new client acquisition and grow revenue by engaging high-potential agencies and advertisers.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of clients to onboard onto the Microsoft Advertising platform.
• Collaborate with internal account managers and strategy teams to develop quality customer plans.
• Cultivate strategic client relationships with decision-makers, media planners, and senior leadership.
• Deliver customized search solutions and impactful presentations to prospective clients.
• Optimize product adoption and drive revenue against specific key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of total work experience, including at least 3 years in online media sales or digital advertising.
• Strong professional network in the South African marketplace, particularly in the Western Cape.
• Proven track record of building a client base from scratch and meeting revenue targets.
• Expertise in lead generation, networking, and ad-agency relationship management.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills for engaging leadership-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem and ability to operate effectively under ambiguity.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
• In-depth understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem.
• Experience in dedicated Ad Sales roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a globally recognized workplace focused on thinking big, passion, and ownership.
• Access to the hirify.global Live Your Potential program for continuous learning and career progression.
• Collaborative environment with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and individual development.