Advertising and Media Sales Executive - Digital News

If you have proven ability to
engage with customers at a high level and have consultative commercial
conversations, manage existing accounts as well as develop new business, are
commercially minded and ambitious, we’d love to hear from you!  

What we are
looking for:

A smart professional (Jnr to mid sales exec) who is able
to think outside of the box, develop and execute a sales strategy seamlessly,
willing to work hard, have fun at the same time while focusing on building
great products that add value to our clients and the sectors we serve. Our Key focus is to ensure our clients receive a ROI by maximising their
exposure and engaging them with the sectors they are targeting

Requirements

What you need
to apply:

• 5 + Years Sales
  experience in B2B Digital Publications &
  Digital Platforms 
  
• Excellent
  presentation, negotiating and closing abilities 
  
• Excellent
  command of the written and spoken English language with attention to
  detail 
  
• Excellent
  telephonic communication skills
  
• A proven track
  record indicating ability to sell to corporates and medium enterprise 
  
• A proven track
  record in the ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  
• Proven
  experience in dealing with advertising agencies & public relations
  companies
  
• Maintain excellent
  customer relations and have a thorough understanding of the markets in which
  you are selling
  
• Confident in
  communication and presentation skills presenting to C level executives face to
  face / telephonically and via digital technology
  
• Ability to sell
  across diverse sectors monthly
  
• Ability to
  travel to Gauteng on occasion
  
• Goal focused; self -motivated
  ability to work independently
  
• Excellent
  organizational and time management skills
  
• Work closely
  with the editorial team monthly
  
• Work closely
  with production team
  
• Strong Research
  & development, identify and implement new business opportunities 
  
• Efficient
  in admin and production
  liaison/Traffic management of own accounts from start to finish 
  
• Deadline
  driven, dedication and commitment to achieving results
  
• Digitally savvy
  - a comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms LinkedIn, Twitter &
  Facebook 
  
• Work well under
  pressure in a team environment cross functional 
  
• Computer
  Skills; Basic Microsoft Office; Basic MSExcel, utilizing of CRM system, Google Cloud / G -Suite,
  
• SA Drivers
  License
  
• Reside in Cape Town
  

Benefits

•  Market related + fuel + cell +  uncapped commission in excess