-Advertising Sales Executive

Green Media; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic advertising company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Advertising Sales Executive to drive new business and expand the client base. This role involves signing new clients, building relationships, delivering compelling sales presentations, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in advertising or media sales and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission on deals

Recognition and rewards for overachievement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in advertising or media sales or business development.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Hunt new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with prospective clients.
• Deliver sales presentations.
• Close deals and meet targets.
• Collaborate on acquisition strategies.

Skills

5+ years in advertising / media sales or business development

Proven track record of smashing sales targets

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Self-motivated and team-oriented

Solid knowledge of the advertising / media industry

Powerful presentation and storytelling abilities

Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving

Confident, persuasive, and quick on your feet

Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools

Job description

Overview

Advertising Sales Executive Department : Sales Reporting to : Sales Manager Location : Hybrid – Work from home with one day a week in our JHB office

Green Media is looking for an Advertising Sales Executive to drive new business and expand our client base.

You'll focus on signing new clients, then hand them over to our Account Managers — while earning evergreen commission on the deals you close.

Your target is to generate R8,, in new gross profit per year .

This role is about opening doors, closing deals, and fuelling long-term revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Hunt down new business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with prospective clients
• Deliver compelling sales presentations
• Close deals and meet / exceed targets
• Collaborate with marketing on acquisition strategies

Qualifications

• 5+ years in advertising / media sales or business development
• Proven track record of smashing sales targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Solid knowledge of the advertising / media industry
• Powerful presentation and storytelling abilities
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
• Confident, persuasive, and quick on your feet
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools

Compensation

Competitive basic salary : R50k–R55k p / m (depending on experience) Uncapped evergreen commission on every deal you close Accelerators above target with top performers earning up to 27.5% commission On-target earnings (OTE) : ±R2.5m per year Recognition and rewards for overachievement (President's Club, bonus trips, etc.)

What Makes You a Fit

• Proactive – Always chasing the next win
• Persuasive – You can sell ice to Eskimos
• Energetic – You thrive on targets
• Strategic – You know where the best opportunities are
• Independent – You don't need babysitting
• Obsessed with the chase – You live for new deals

How It Works

Once you've signed a client, you'll hand them over to our Account Managers for day-to-day service.

You'll still earn ongoing commission from those accounts.

We'll make sure you're fully supported with everything you need to close big deals.

Apply Now

Sound like you? Apply now and join Green Media as an Advertising Sales Executive.

Help us turn unsold products into marketing power – and turn your skills into serious earnings.