Media Sales Account Manager

Ad Talent Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa is seeking an Account Manager to drive revenue through proactive prospecting and direct sales within a high-performing team. You will build strong relationships with clients, agencies and decision-makers while selling integrated advertising solutions and managing campaigns from brief to execution.

The role emphasizes achieving sales targets, identifying new revenue opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of campaigns in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in media/agency sales (preferably 3-4 years).
• Strong track record in new business development and closing deals.
• Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Resilience, persistence and the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Strong client relationship-management skills.
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a passion for winning and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through proactive prospecting, networking and direct sales.
• Build and grow strong relationships with clients, agencies and key decision-makers.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions and develop tailored campaign proposals.
• Manage your portfolio, pipeline and campaigns from brief through to execution.
• Consistently achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through market, competitor and client research.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Execute Admin Functions.

Skills

Media/agency sales

New business development

Closing deals

Communication

Negotiation

Resilience

Client relationship management

Self-starter

Job description

Who Are We

A South African media solutions company providing dynamic brand and marketing.

Who Are We Looking For

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Account Manager to join a high-performing sales team and drive revenue through integrated radio, digital and experiential advertising solutions.

What Will You Do

• Drive new business through proactive prospecting, networking and direct sales.
• Build and grow strong relationships with clients, agencies and key decision-makers.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions and develop tailored campaign proposals.
• Manage your portfolio, pipeline and campaigns from brief through to execution.
• Consistently achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through market, competitor and client research.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Execute Admin Functions.

What Do You Need

• Experience in media/agency sales (preferably 3-4 years).
• A strong track record in new business development and closing deals.
• Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Resilience, persistence and the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Strong client relationship-management skills.
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a passion for winning and delivering results.
• Execute Admin Functions