Sales Director

Gladys Synergies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international media group is seeking a Sales Director for its Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate will have extensive advertising sales experience and proven ability to manage client relationships in South Africa. Responsibilities will include developing sales strategies and promoting advertising products across various platforms. Applicants must be fluent in English and possess a solid understanding of the local advertising market to thrive in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in advertising sales, ideally in media, PR, or similar.
• Proven ability to manage customer portfolios in South Africa.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Thorough understanding of the advertising market in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize advertising revenue.
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients in South Africa.
• Promote advertising products and create tailored solutions.
• Ensure high-quality customer service tailored to needs.
• Drive a small sales team and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Advertising sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team management

Understanding of media trends

Job description

Overview

Job Reference : L9 V7 W

Type of contract : Permanent

Sector : Media

Capacity : Full time

Work place : Johannesburg

Salary : USD net per month depending on experience

Avantages

Competitive package Company / Background : Our client, a French international media group, is looking for a Sales Director - Media(M / F) for its subsidiary in Johannesburg, South Africa.

As Sales Director, you will be responsible for selling advertising, special operations, branded content, events and TV programs for South Africa.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, with a focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Business Development : Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize advertising revenue and sponsorship opportunities in South Africa.

Identify potential new customers and develop strong relationships with them.

Manage a portfolio of existing clients in South Africa.

Advertising and Content Sales : Promote advertising products, including traditional advertising, special operations, branded content, events and TV programs.

Create tailor-made solutions to meet customers' specific needs and maximize their return on advertising investment.

Customer Relationship Management : Ensure high quality customer service by understanding customer needs and offering tailored solutions.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, media agencies, communications agencies and event agencies.

Management & Internal Coordination : Manage and drive a small sales team.

Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, content, and event teams, to ensure effective execution of advertising campaigns and special operations.

Provide valuable feedback and insights to improve product and service offerings.

Profile required

You have relevant experience in advertising sales, ideally in a media / TV, advertising, PR company, or similar.

You have proven experience in managing customer portfolios in South Africa.

You have excellent communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.

You have the ability to work independently while being an effective team player.

You are fluent in English.

You have a thorough understanding of the advertising market and media trends in South Africa.