Advertising Sales Representative (Account Executive)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced and driven applicant for a sales role in East London, Eastern Cape. The candidate must have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in media, and a relevant tertiary qualification. Responsibilities include maintaining a business portfolio, generating sales, and building client relationships. This role offers a fast-paced environment for someone passionate about media.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years proven sales experience.
• Experience in media sales is advantageous.
• Must be fully computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a successful business portfolio.
• Generate and exceed sales goals and objectives.
• Deliver sales presentations to clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Media industry experience

Team player

Digital literacy

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Well established company based in the Eastern Cape are seeking an experience and driven applicant who's passionate about media, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a flair for building client relationships to join their dynamic team.

Requirements

• Must have Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification essential
• 3 years minimum sales experience (proven sales experience - media sales advantageous)
• Media industry experience will be advantageous
• Fully computer literate
• Business orientated, assertive and innovative
• Target Driven with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willing to travel (must have a valid drivers' licence and own reliable transport)
• Be comfortable in the digital space
• Be a Team player
• Self -motivated and organised
• Have a passion to work in Media

About the role

• Maintaining and developing a successful business portfolio
• Generating, meeting and exceeding sales goals and objectives
• Sales presentations to existing and prospective clients
• Implementing account management systems (budgets, reports, etc)
• Developing and maintaining professional relationship with clients
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Promoting station branding

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.