Advertising Sales Representative (Account Executive)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel, located in East London, South Africa, is seeking an experienced media sales professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves maintaining and developing a successful business portfolio, generating sales, and building strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the media industry, and must be fully computer literate. The position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years sales experience, preferably in media.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Comfortable in the digital space.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a successful business portfolio.
• Meet and exceed sales goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business oriented

Target driven

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Well established company based in the Eastern Cape are seeking an experienced 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 driver\'s 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