Brand Experience & Media Sales Specialist

Brand Experience & Media Sales Specialist

Westfield Rise | Düsseldorf | Full-Time | Permanent Contract

Want to help brands create memorable experiences across Germany's leading retail destinations? We're looking for a Brand Experience & Media Sales Specialist to join our Westfield Rise team in Düsseldorf on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial growth across Germany and Austria, developing strategic partnerships with brands and agencies, and creating innovative media, experiential and marketing solutions that connect businesses with millions of visitors every year. If you're passionate about business development, relationship building and turning opportunities into commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Why this role matters

At Westfield Rise, we help brands engage audiences through retail media, experiential activations, sponsorships, brand partnerships and data-driven marketing solutions across some of Europe's most iconic destinations. As our Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for growing commercial partnerships across the German and Austrian markets. You'll work with brands, agencies and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop creative commercial solutions and deliver sustainable revenue growth. Based in our Düsseldorf office, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Central Europe and the wider European Westfield Rise network, helping shape the future of retail media and brand experiences.

What you'll be getting involved in

• Managing inbound commercial opportunities and converting enquiries into long-term partnerships.
• Creating proposals and negotiating experiential, media and marketing campaigns with brands, agencies and promotional partners.
• Building, developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key industry stakeholders.
• Identifying new business opportunities, market trends and client needs to drive commercial growth.
• Working closely with Marketing, Centre Management and other internal teams to maximise revenue opportunities across our destinations.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Central Europe and Europe to share best practices and develop innovative commercial solutions.
• Managing a healthy sales pipeline and ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting through internal systems.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the entire sales cycle, from initial enquiry to campaign execution and post-campaign follow-up.
• Promoting integrated 360° partnership opportunities across Experiential, Media, Digital and Sponsorship channels.

What we're looking for

• Have at least 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, media, advertising, experiential marketing, sponsorship, partnerships or a related commercial environment.
• Enjoy building relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Are commercially driven and motivated by achieving ambitious revenue targets.
• Can confidently manage negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Have experience creating and presenting commercial proposals and solutions.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
• Communicate confidently in both German and English.

It would be great if you also bring:

• Experience within media, advertising, retail media, sponsorship or agency environments.
• Knowledge of experiential marketing, brand activations or partnership sales.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to execution.
• An established network of brand, marketing or agency contacts within Germany and Austria.

Who are we?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, we create and operate some of the most recognised retail, lifestyle and mixed-use destinations across Europe and the United States. Our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together by creating places where people shop, work, connect and experience something memorable. Through Westfield Rise, we enable brands to engage consumers through innovative media, experiential and partnership opportunities across our destinations, helping deliver meaningful experiences for both brands and visitors.

Why work with us?

We want people to build careers here, not just do jobs. At URW, you'll have access to learning, development and growth opportunities, while working with talented colleagues across an international business.

What we offer

• Early responsibility and exposure to senior leadership
• Professional and personal development through our internal URW Academy
• A collaborative, high-performing team and diverse range of projects
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and 30 days of annual leave
• Wellbeing support through Urban Sports Club, Fitness First and pme Familienservice
• Additional employee benefits via Belonio, including meal allowances, JobRad and public transport support
• The opportunity to contribute to our sustainability strategy BETTER PLACES 2030 and inclusion programme Be You at URW
• Competitive salary, annual bonus opportunity and excellent long-term career prospects within URW

We welcome the passionate, the strong-willed, the enthusiasts, the fresh thinkers. Here, ambition meets expectation and excitement meets commitment.

We all come together to make urban regeneration and the transformation of retail happen. We provide an environment where one can grow and evolve. We see internal movement and international mobility as cornerstones for further growth. In our culture of continuous learning, talented and inspiring people can quickly become leaders. We believe diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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