Multi Media Business Development Manager/ Sales Executive

Staffing-Jet; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt Africa in Durban, Cape Town and Gauteng is seeking Multimedia Sales Executives to close new business across SMME, direct and media agency markets. You will drive sales, build relationships with business owners and agencies, and deliver integrated advertising solutions across print, digital, social media, events and sponsorships.

Join a dynamic team to create compelling media proposals and campaigns, upsell existing accounts, and manage your pipeline while meeting revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• 2–5 years' proven advertising or media sales experience.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in cold calling, prospecting and new business development.
• Experience dealing with SMME clients and/or media agencies.
• Strong digital media and advertising knowledge.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with business owners, marketing managers, executives and agency decision-makers.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant sales and digital platforms.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Win new business across SMME, direct and media agency markets.
• Drive sales and achieve individual and team revenue targets.
• Build and grow relationships with business owners, advertisers, agencies and key decision-makers.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across print, digital, social media, events and sponsorships.
• Create compelling media proposals, presentations and customised campaign packages.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling and increased client spend.
• Confidently negotiate, overcome objections and close deals.
• Manage your sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM records while delivering excellent client service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are successfully delivered.

Skills

Advertising sales

Digital media knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship building

CRM familiarity

Cold calling

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

CRM software

Proposals & presentations

Job description

MULTIMEDIA SALES EXECUTIVES

VOLT AFRICA | DURBAN CAPE TOWN GAUTENG

Direct & Agency Sales | Print Digital Social Media Events

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you a confident closer who knows how to turn opportunities into revenue?

Volt Africa is looking for ambitious, energetic and tenacious Multimedia Sales Executives to join our growing sales teams across Durban, Cape Town and Gauteng.

If you thrive on winning new business, building strong client relationships and delivering creative advertising solutions, this is your opportunity to make your mark in the media industry!

YOUR MISSION

• Win new business across SMME, direct and media agency markets.
• Drive sales and achieve individual and team revenue targets.
• Build and grow relationships with business owners, advertisers, agencies and key decision-makers.
• Sell integrated advertising solutions across print, digital, social media, events and sponsorships.
• Create compelling media proposals, presentations and customised campaign packages.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling and increased client spend.
• Confidently negotiate, overcome objections and close deals.
• Manage your sales pipeline, forecasts and CRM records while delivering excellent client service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are successfully delivered.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• 2-5 years' proven advertising or media sales experience, preferably in media, publishing, digital or a related environment.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in cold calling, prospecting and new business development.
• Experience dealing with SMME clients and/or media agencies.
• Strong digital media and advertising knowledge - digital experience is essential.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with business owners, marketing managers, executives and agency decision-makers.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant sales and digital platforms.
• A valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You're commercially minded, proactive and resilient. You know how to open doors, build trust, identify revenue opportunities and turn a 'maybe' into a meaningful business conversation.

You're creative in your approach, customer-focused, organised and motivated by targets - while bringing a positive, ethical and collaborative attitude to the team.

SELL MORE THAN ADVERTISING

At Volt Africa, we help brands connect with their audiences through the right combination of print, digital, social media and live experiences.

Ready to bring your sales drive, media know-how and winning mindset to Volt Africa?

Locations: Durban, Cape Town and Gauteng

Contract: 6-month fixed term