Creative Circle · 1 week ago
Advertising Sales Manager - Direct-Hire, Salary + Commission
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expCreative Circle is a global nonprofit connecting the geoscience and energy community through events, publications, education, and applied scientific innovation. They are seeking an experienced Advertising Sales Manager to drive revenue and strengthen industry relationships across the energy and geoscience sectors. The role involves leading sales for a portfolio of advertising products and managing client relationships to achieve strategic revenue objectives.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sell advertising across media platforms, including:
Print & digital publications
Banner advertising on websites
Email, newsletter, and e-blast placements
Podcast advertising
Sponsored webinars & sponsored content
Sponsorship and media packages for workshops, forums, technical meetings, and virtual/in-person event
New data-based advertising products launching in 2026
Own full sales cycle: prospect, pitch, negotiate, close, renew
Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
Implement and maintain sales pipeline tracking
Partner with marketing/production teams to ensure timely fulfillment and quality delivery
Serve as the primary relationship manager for advertisers, agencies, and corporate clients
Build and maintain long-term relationships within the geoscience, energy, and O&G technology sectors
Conduct advertiser needs assessments and provide customized recommendations
Coordinate contract execution, invoicing, and post-campaign performance reporting
Support retention strategies and maximize repeat business
Stay current on:
Digital advertising trends
Scientific publishing advertising
B2B marketing expectations in energy and subsurface industries
Metrics-driven sales approaches
Understand trends in O&G, geoscience, carbon solutions, and subsurface technology markets
Provide ongoing feedback to improve product offerings, pricing, and packages
Work collaboratively with:
Marketing and communications teams
Event production teams for workshop/forum sponsorship packages
Publications and editorial leaders
Accounting and finance
Assist in the development of bundled ad + sponsorship offerings for events
Help shape ongoing updates to the annual Media Kit
Deliver weekly sales and pipeline reports
Track and present advertising analytics (web, podcast, digital newsletters, webinars)
Provide advertisers with ROI summaries and recommended optimizations
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of media/advertising sales experience
Understanding of digital advertising (banner ads, email, sponsored content, webinars, podcasts)
Experience working with clients; energy, subsurface, geoscience, engineering, or O&G technology sectors a plus
Proven track record of meeting/exceeding revenue goals
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relations skills
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Preferred
Experience selling: Print + digital in scientific or technical publications
Event sponsorships for technical workshops and forums
Sponsored webinars or digital education products
Familiarity with analytics dashboards (Google Analytics, podcast platforms)
Understanding of scientific or engineering associations and their audiences
Benefits
Annual Travel Budget: $10,000 (includes international and domestic travel)
Company
Creative Circle
Creative Circle is one of the largest creative staffing agencies in North America
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-05-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Bassem Bishay
ART DIRECTOR | UI, WEB, INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Shannon R.
Associate HR Business Partner
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