Advertising Sales Executive (Travel and Tourism)

The Globevest Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Johannesburg is seeking an Advertising Sales Executive focused on the travel and tourism sector. This role involves acquiring new clients, promoting advertising solutions at industry events, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a background in travel or tourism and advertising sales experience. A driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have a driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Experience with wholesalers like airlines and hotels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new advertising clients in the travel and tourism sector.
• Represent the company at industry events to promote advertising solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with travel and tourism suppliers.

Skills

Travel or tourism industry background

Advertising sales experience

Key Account Management (KAM)

Dynamic personality

Strong networking skills

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Position: Advertising Sales Executive (Travel and Tourism)

Salary: Market Related

Location: Johannesburg

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Publishing

Reference Number: MJ.ASE.NM.27102025

Company description

Our client is a business-to business publishing house based in Johannesburg and is looking for a high-energy, results-driven Advertising Sales Executive who knows the travel and tourism industry, thrives on networking, and can generate new business.

Job description

Main duties & responsibilities

• Business development: Acquire new advertising clients within the travel and tourism sector by identifying opportunities and presenting compelling proposals.
• Brand promotion: Represent Now Media at travel and tourism industry events, promote advertising solutions, and support marketing initiatives.
• Client management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with travel and tourism suppliers, agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Sales operations: Manage proposals, contracts, payments, and CRM updates with accuracy and professionalism.

Educational requirements

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly beneficial

Experience and skills required

• Travel or tourism industry background
• Advertising sales experience is an advantage
• KAM (Key Account Management) experience preferred, with the ability to convert account management skills into new business generation
• Experience with wholesalers (airlines, tour operators, hotels, etc.) preferred
• Previous travel agent experience will be ideal
• Dynamic personality, strong presence, loves networking, and motivated to write their own paycheck
• Driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW

https://www.careers-page.com/the-globevest-group-2/job/4RX35XR7

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