Account Executive (Direct Sales)

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Account Executive in Cape Town to manage direct advertiser accounts and drive sales. The role involves building strong client relationships, developing proposals, and supporting revenue targets through strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of B2B sales experience and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in B2B sales or client-facing role.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a base of direct advertiser accounts.
• Drive strategic sales through market insight.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across platforms.

Skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM

Job description

Account Executive (Direct Sales) – Green Point, Cape Town.

Manage a portfolio of direct advertisers while actively developing new business. Sell integrated advertising solutions across multiple platforms using a strategic sales approach. Build strong, long-term client relationships and contribute to revenue growth.

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred.
• 4 or more years of experience in a B2B sales or client-facing role (media related preferred).
• Strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Valid drivers licence and own vehicle required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a base of direct advertiser accounts.
• Drive strategic sales through market insight and opportunity identification (existing and new business).
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across multiple platforms.
• Develop client-specific proposals and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with brand-side stakeholders.
• Support revenue targets through pipeline management and proactive engagement.
• Use CRM and internal tools for sales reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide client feedback.