Direct Sales Account Executive

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

Job summary

A recruiting agency has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive in Cape Town. The role involves identifying and generating new business opportunities within the media sector. Candidates must have at least 3 years of sales experience in media/advertising and excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans. The position offers a basic salary of R23K plus commission. Suitable candidates should apply with their CV and a profile picture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a sales role in media/advertising.
• Proven ability to reach sales targets in media/advertising.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (written & verbal).
• Possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets continuously.

Skills

Sales ability

Excellent communication skills

Persuasion

Presentation skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SUMMARY :

Exciting opportunity in media for sales driven individual. R23K basic plus lucrative commission.

POSITION INFO :

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 you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity then email your CV along with a recent head and shoulder profile pic in asap.