Exciting opportunity to work in the Sales and Marketing department for one of the mosttrusted names in world news.

Global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) is seeking an energetic sales managerto run its Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau markets and be part of a vibrant sales andmarketing team that covers the whole Asia-Pacific region, from Afghanistan to NewZealand

• Oversee full sales cycle and markets strategy: prospection, preparing decks, pitching, negotiation, sale, delivery setup, after-sales service, reporting
• Maintain and grow an important existing portfolio of clients from a variety of industries (e.g. media, agencies, corporate, institutions, government, etc)
• Actively seek out new content sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, and generate a pipeline of media andnon-media prospects
• Responsible for selling AFP’s products by identifying leads, educating prospects onproducts through calls, demos, trainings and presentations, and providing existing customers with exceptional support
• Negotiate/close deals, edit contracts and handle complaints or objections
• Identify prospects for FACTSTORY on-demand content and MediaConnect distribution
• Maintain clear sales and activity reporting records (CRM) and gather market feedback
• Attend (online) networking events, exhibitions and brand-building events
• Work closely with marketing and lead generation teams in the region, as well as team members from the Hong Kong and Taipei news bureaus

• At least 3 years of business development experience
• Previous experience in content licensing business is highly recommended
• Knowledge of the news media or creative industries would be an asset
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Forward strategic thinker/early adopter of new technologies
• Good at making and developing contacts and relationships
• Excellent executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, adaptable, problem-solver and be bubbling with ideas
• Social media-savvy
• Fluency in English is a must, Mandarin and Cantonese would be an advantage

Please send your CV and motivation by clicking on the button APPLY.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.