Sales Director - Media / Johannesburg

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

Job summary

A leading media company in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Director to drive advertising revenue and maintain client relationships in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in advertising sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of media trends. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to manage a small sales team.

Benefits

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in advertising sales, ideally in a media/TV, advertising, or PR company.
• Proven experience in managing customer portfolios in South Africa.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize advertising revenue.
• Promote advertising products and create tailor-made solutions.
• Ensure high-quality customer service and maintain relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Persuasion skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

• Job Reference : L9V7W866
• Type of contract : Permanent
• Sector : Media
• Capacity : Full time
• Work place : Johannesburg
• Salary : 4000 - 8000 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.