Direct Sales Account Executive

The Recruiters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial radio station in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Account Executive to identify and generate new business opportunities to achieve sales targets. Candidates must have at least 3 years of sales experience in media or advertising, strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans, and high computer literacy. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those with the right industry background.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a sales role in media/advertising.
• Proven ability to reach sales targets in media/advertising.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, own vehicle, cell phone, and internet access.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales ability and persuasion

Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent computer literacy in MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is a commercial radio station broadcasting from Cape Town. They are expanding exponentially and currently have a vacancy for an Account Executive. The purpose of the role is to identify and generate new business opportunities on an ongoing basis to achieve sales targets.

Requirements

• At least 3yrs experience in a sales role in media / advertising.
• Proven ability to reach sales targets in media / advertising.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans (written & verbal)
• Sales ability and persuasion
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and CRM software)
• Possession of a valid drivers license, own vehicle, cell phone and internet access

Kindly note only candidates who have the right industry background (media) will be considered. Should you meet the above requirements and youre looking for an exciting new opportunity then email your CV along with a recent head and shoulder profile pic in asap.