My client a national newspaper in Gauteng's advertising department has a vacancy for a Legal Advertising Sales Supervisor reporting to the Direct Sales Manager, the incumbent needs to be ambitious, vibrant and driven.


Requirements for the position:

·         Must be able to drive and lead the legal advertising team to achieve monthly targets.

·         Develop solid relationships with all key account clients.

·         Maintain and grow existing business.

·         Must be able to identify and develop new business.

·         Constantly analyse and identify opportunities within competitors’ media.

·         Gain and obtain a full understanding of the Legal advertising processes as well as client’s business.

·         Must be able to compile and present to Management a full revenue budget.

·         Must be able to identify trends, threats and opportunities through analysis.

·         Must ensure internal booking process is streamlined and error free.

·         Management experience will be an advantage.

·         Minimum of 3 years advertising sales experience.

·         Matric / Grade 12 qualification.

·         Market knowledge and insight.

·         Strong negotiation skills.

·         Must be proficient in MS Excel and Powerpoint


Key responsibilities:

Cold canvassing

Ensuring targets are met and exceeded

Basic Salary of R25 000 plus commission