Sales Executive Marketing Agency

Checkmate is a dynamic creative agency that has been helping brands stand out since 2009. Specializing in creative campaigns, digital marketing, events, activations, content production, websites, AI, and technology, we partner with brands across Pakistan and the UAE to drive growth and deliver bold, innovative solutions. Having worked with major clients and earned industry recognition like an Effie award, we continue to challenge the norms of traditional agencies. We are currently seeking 1–2 Sales / Business Development Executives who are skilled at opening doors, initiating meaningful conversations, and converting opportunities into tangible business results. This role offers a competitive base salary plus commission, reflecting the value of your contributions.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and engage potential clients through LinkedIn, networking, emails, calls, events, and proactive outreach.
- Connect with founders, marketing managers, CEOs, and other key decision-makers to initiate genuine conversations.
- Discover opportunities across branding, digital marketing, campaigns, events, activations, websites, and AI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams to develop compelling pitches tailored to client needs.
- Lead the pitching, negotiation, follow-up, and closing of deals with persistence and professionalism.
- Maintain an organized sales pipeline with accurate updates and clear next steps.
- Build and nurture long-term client relationships beyond one-off transactions.

Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years of sales or business development experience, preferably within an agency, digital, events, software, or technology sector.
- Confidence in engaging business owners and decision-makers through cold outreach and networking.
- Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on active listening and understanding client challenges.
- Ability to write clear, professional emails without over-reliance on AI tools.
- Motivation by targets and resilience in handling rejection.
- Based in Lahore with availability for client meetings.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience working in an agency environment is a plus. Exceptional ability to open doors and initiate conversations is highly valued.
- For fresh graduates, we offer Sales & Accounts Internships where you will gain hands-on experience in prospecting, client communication, pitching, and proposal development. High performers may be offered full-time Sales Executive roles.
- Competitive base salary plus attractive sales commissions for experienced hires, providing real earning potential linked directly to your business development success.
- Hybrid work setup from our Canal View office in Lahore.
- Exposure to exciting brands and clients across Pakistan and the UAE, with opportunities to sell a diverse range of services from creative campaigns to AI-powered solutions.
- Mentorship, continuous learning, and career growth within a supportive team environment that values ideas, ambition, and execution.
- A culture that encourages authenticity—no need for buzzwords or gimmicks.

If you’re ready to bring your sales skills to a creative agency that values hustle and innovation, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief response to this question:
“If you could bring any brand to Checkmate, which brand would you choose, what would you pitch, and how would you secure the first meeting?”

Keep your application concise and compelling. We look forward to discovering how you can contribute to our team and help brands make noise.