Outdoor Media Sales Executive - JHB

DataFin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Johannesburg is looking for a high-performing Account Executive. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of media sales experience, particularly in Out-of-Home advertising. Responsibilities include building relationships with agencies and managing the sales cycle. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in media sales focused on agencies.
• Mandatory experience in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising.
• Strong existing network within the media agency space.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong relationships with advertising and media agencies.
• Sell high-impact advertising platforms including taxi seat media.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to servicing accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Join a Dynamic Creative Powerhouse who is currently hiring a high-performing Account Executive to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with extensive knowledge of the media sales landscape, particularly in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising, and strong, established relationships within advertising and media agencies. Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ experience in media sales, with a proven track record in OOH advertising and successfully selling to ad agencies.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong relationships with advertising, media, and creative agencies
• Sell the Company’s high-impact advertising platforms, including taxi seat media
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, closing, and servicing accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional campaign results

Requirements

• At least 5 years in media sales, specifically targeting agencies
• Mandatory experience in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising
• Strong existing network within the agency and media space
• Ability to confidently present and sell advertising solutions
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

Attributes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently