Digital Sales Executive

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and reputable brand within the BPO and contact centre industry, with over 26 years of market presence. The organisation is part of a larger group and is focused on accelerating growth within its digital and media offerings.

Why Join Them

This role offers a clear growth path for a commercially driven sales professional looking to progress into a Sales Manager or Director role. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, have access to a strong product set, and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with real earning potential.

About the Role

The Digital Sales Executive will be responsible for generating new business while maintaining selected existing client relationships. The role involves managing the full sales lifecycle — from identifying opportunities and pitching solutions through to campaign launch, billing and reporting — with a strong focus on digital media and advertising solutions.

Requirements and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

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  Generate new business from brands, agencies and call centres

  
  


• Maintain selected existing client accounts while building a personal client base


• Own campaigns end to end, from strategy and pitch through to launch, billing and reporting


• Liaise with agencies, brands, industry bodies, third parties and internal stakeholders


• Manage and maintain a strong personal sales pipeline


• Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reporting to management


• Share customer insights and industry feedback with internal teams


• Identify relevant opportunities and capitalise on the group’s product offering


• Work collaboratively within a team, reporting to management and senior leadership

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in media sales, with a focus on digital media


• B2B media sales experience preferred but not essential


• Proven ability to initiate, structure and close complex sales packages


• Experience selling to senior management and director-level clients


• Strong understanding of internet technologies and the digital advertising market


• Ability to develop creative, bespoke advertising solutions in a competitive environment


• Established relationships with Gauteng-based agencies and clients


• Strong agency knowledge and existing agency relationships


• Call centre industry experience is essential


• Qualification in sales, advertising or equivalent practical experience


• Cyber security knowledge will be an added advantage

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills


• Strong understanding of digital advertising concepts, including analytics and ad platforms


• Working knowledge of advertising metrics such as CPM, CPC, CPV and CPI


• Awareness of current digital advertising trends, audience data and relevant legislation


• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills


• Strong negotiation ability and commercial acumen


• Target-driven with a proven sales track record


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability


• Able to work independently and remotely when required


• Deadline- and target-focused mindset