Bidoun is an award-winning independent magazine covering the arts & culture of the Middle East and its Diaspora. It is published quarterly, under the larger umbrella of Bidoun Projects.

We are looking for an experienced advertising salesperson to oversee global advertising and business development for Bidoun.

Responsibilities
• Maintain and expand advertising base.
• Research and identify opportunities for growth, and prospects for new business.
• Maximize revenue, while developing creative and strategic solutions for advertisers.
• Conduct rate negotiations with clients, and lock in long-term advertising programs.
• Track advertising performance, and measure sales goals.

Required Experience & Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1-3 years experience at a print publication or in a related role.
• A demonstrated understanding of media sales.
• The ability to work independently, and to think strategically about growing advertising for the magazine.

Additional Skills
• A motivated self-driven individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a friendly ability to engage and build relationships with prospective advertisers.
• The ability to work independently and on deadline.
• Fluency in Farsi or Arabic a plus but not required.
• Interest in Middle Eastern culture a plus.

Please submit your resume along with a brief letter expressing your interest to: jobs@bidoun.org.