Sales Executive

Ad Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business-to-business publishing house is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to drive advertising sales in the travel and tourism sector. You will identify new business opportunities and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background and excellent communication skills. This role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or advertising.
• Experience in travel / tourism is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new advertising business.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients.
• Present and promote advertising solutions.
• Plan meetings and travel routes efficiently.
• Achieve monthly activity targets and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth handover.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Key Account Management (KAM)

Organisational skills

Goal-driven mindset

Proactive mindset

Job description

SUMMARY :

A leading business-to-business publishing house, specialising in trade publications across niche industries.

WHO WE ARE :

Adynamic and motivated Sales Executive with a strong background in travel or tourism. The ideal candidate is confident, energetic and enjoys networking and building lasting business relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prospect, identify and secure new advertising business within the travel and tourism sector
• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients and key accounts
• Present and promote advertising solutions tailored to client needs
• Plan meetings and travel routes efficiently – this is not a daily on-the-road sales rep. position
• Achieve monthly activity targets (30 prospects and 12 meetings) and revenue goals
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handover of new business to Account Executives

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or advertising (preferably in travel / tourism)
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Key Account Management (KAM)experience, with the ability to convert relationships into new business
• Experience withwholesalers(airlines, tour operators, hotels, etc.) (preferred)
• Strong organisation and planning abilities
• A goal-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle