Business Development Manager/ Sales Executive

Staffing-Jet; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt Africa is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager / Sales Executive to drive new advertising revenue across our print, digital, website and social media platforms in Cape Town. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers a fast-paced, impact-rich environment.

You will identify opportunities across corporate, SME, retail and agencies, craft customised proposals, manage the full sales cycle and collaborate with editorial, digital and production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent with strong communication skills.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.
• Experience in media or advertising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across corporate, SME, retail, and agencies.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across digital, print, and social platforms.
• Build strong relationships with brands, advertisers and media agencies.
• Prospect through calls, meetings, referrals and social media.
• Develop customised proposals, media plans and campaigns.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and upsell existing accounts.
• Collaborate with editorial, digital, creative and production teams.

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Selling skills

Presentation

Relationship-building

Digital marketing knowledge

CRM usage

Independent work

Organisation

Communication

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent

Tools

CRM or sales-management systems

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / SALES EXECUTIVE

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you a natural-born dealmaker with a passion for media, marketing and winning new business?

Volt Africa is looking for a dynamic, commercially driven Business Development Manager / Sales Executive to help brands connect with audiences and drive advertising revenue across our print, digital, website and social media platforms.

This is your opportunity to turn client goals into creative advertising solutions, build powerful business relationships and make an impact in a fast-paced media environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Identify and win new business across corporate, SME, retail, agency and other advertising sectors.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across digital, social media, website and magazine platforms.
• Build strong relationships with brands, advertisers, marketing managers, media agencies and business owners.
• Prospect confidently through calls, meetings, networking, referrals, email and social media.
• Understand clients' marketing objectives and develop customised proposals, media plans and campaigns.
• Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to negotiation, closing and campaign follow-up.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets while growing existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.
• Collaborate with editorial, digital, creative, marketing and production teams to deliver successful campaigns.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms and online advertising solutions.
• Excellent prospecting, presentation, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial mindset and a track record of working towards sales targets.
• Confidence engaging with decision-makers and the ability to work independently.
• Good organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google *Workspace and CRM or sales-management systems.

WHY VOLT AFRICA?

• If you're motivated by new business, passionate about media and ready to grow advertising revenue-we want to hear from you!

At Volt Africa, we sell more than advertising space. We create integrated media solutions that help brands connect with their audiences through the right mix of print, digital, social media and live experiences.

Volt Africa is committed to its Employment Equity and Affi ... All interested and suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.