Media Sales Executive

Ad Talent Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa in Cape Town is seeking an energetic Media Sales Executive to drive digital and print advertising revenue. You will build strong client relationships, negotiate at boardroom level and meet sales targets while representing the brand at industry events.

The role requires at least two years of sales experience, sharp presentation skills, and a solid understanding of digital marketing, Google Analytics, and reporting. Decor media or event sales experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of two years sales experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent telephonic, online meeting and face-to-face communication and presentation skills.
• Digital marketing experience.
• Understand basic backend/frontend website architecture, Google Analytics and digital reporting.
• Experience in Decor media or event sales in a digital environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Drive advertising sales across digital and print platforms.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Meet with clients and negotiate at boardroom level.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and deadlines.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow revenue.
• Sell media packages, including digital, print, social media and newsletters.
• Attend décor shows and industry events throughout the year.
• Travel to key centres across South Africa as required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Sales experience

Communication skills

Digital marketing experience

Google Analytics understanding

Digital reporting

Excellent presentation

Face-to-face communication

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

Who are we:

We are a leading digital décor and design platform, connecting brands and consumers through engaging media and advertising solutions. Established in 1997, we have built a strong presence within this niche market.

Who we are looking for:

An energetic, driven and confident Media Sales Executive with strong sales and client relationship skills. Experience in media, advertising or publishing will be advantageous.

What will you do:

• Drive advertising sales across digital and print platforms
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Meet with clients and negotiate at boardroom level
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and deadlines
• Identify new business opportunities and grow revenue
• Sell media packages, including digital, print, social media and newsletters
• Attend décor shows and industry events throughout the year
• Travel to key centres across South Africa as required

What will you need:

• Needs to be self-motivated, self-starter with solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum of two years sales experience in a similar environment
• Excellent telephonic, online meeting and face to face communication and presentation skills
• Digital marketing experience
• Understand basic backend, frontend website architecture, Google Analytics and digital reporting
• Experience in Decor media or event sales in a digital environment is preferable