Ayat Akeelah

I am responsible for increasing revenue for the Ads Sales Division through existing and newly generated accounts that I manage. I successfully handle all aspects of my campaigns from interpreting clients' briefs, to communicating a proposal, and executing the media plan. I supervise communications between direct clients, agency representatives and the ad trafficking team to ensure a successful campaign. I negotiate and set up annual revenue agreements for my key clients and monitor their spend throughout the year to ensure they achieve their goals in an appropriate time frame.

• Strengthen long term client/ agency relationships through continuous review and improvement of clients' use of Bayt.com’s portfolio of products and services. This included being pro-active in communications, organizing quarterly client demo presentations, and attending networking/ client events
• Stay updated with the latest advertising formats and technologies developed within the industry, and ensure that the Product, Technology, and Implementation Teams are involved in any necessary development requirements
• Set up and negotiate annual revenue agreements between Bayt.com’s Advertising Partners and my clients

• Create and present strategic revenue initiatives and opportunities to a portfolio of advertising clients
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs
• Present to clients different types of advertising methods to help promote their products/services in the most effective way
• Maintain assigned accounts while developing new accounts
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on sales activity and performance

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Arranged meetings with potential clients to tender for new business
• Maintained and developed relationships with existing clients in person, and via telephone and emails
• Provided accurate and rapid cost estimates to customers with product and services quotations
• Gathered market and customer information for the marketing database
• Attended daily events, trade exhibitions and private event setups
• Liaised with suppliers to monitor the progress of existing orders
• Prepared sales and client reports for the company manager
• Worked closely with the sales manager to develop the company website

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provided support and coordination to marketing team and staff
• Assisted and supported the accounts department including invoicing and accounts receivable monitoring
• Provided status reports to management on overall marketing activities
• Maintained hard copy and electronic filing systems
• Setup and coordinated partners meetings and conferences
• Assisted in and organized the development of marketing pieces for print, Internet, and radio distribution
• Edited reports and presentations