media/campaign and online advertising sales Senior - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
02-10-2014 9:30:17 AM
30-10-2014 9:30:17 AM
Our client is an interactive media company with a 17 year track record focused on inspiring impact in the most influential sector – Education.
They have developed innovative multimedia solutions to inform, involve and inspire youth, teachers and social/education leaders around South Africa. Their key purpose is to positively impact society, by working with key influencers to create a better future.
They are seeking to employ a senior candidate whose core purpose is to increase advertising sales income from new and existing clients for print publications and digital platforms.
Internal Relationships External Relationships
• Marketing & Production Management Key stakeholders
• Relationship Management Corporates
• Systems Management Academic Institutions
• Business Development Agencies
• CEO Media
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifying key prospects
• Conducting professional presentations to clients
• Selling sponsorship of campaigns/advertising space for publications/online ad space
• Establishing contact with, and developing long term relationships with new clients
• Maintaining positive and productive relationships with existing clients
• The preparation of and adherence to an individual sales plan that is aligned with the organisation’s goals and business plan
• Carrying out related administrative tasks and reporting
• Contributing to the team and functioning within the culture and structure of the organisation
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must have the following skills & attributes:
• Enthusiasm, energy, commitment and a strong target-driven approach
• The ability to work independently
• The willingness to function, grow and thrive within a high pressured and demanding sales environment
• Excellent time management and administrative skills
• A total team player and contributor
• A minimum of 2 years sound sales experience within a similar environment
QUALIFICATIONS
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is ESSENTIAL
The office is based in Stellenbosch but you will be expected to travel throughout the larger Cape Town area.