Sales Executive

Bizcommunity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks a dynamic Sales Executive to drive advertising business in the travel and tourism sector. The ideal candidate is confident, energetic, and skilled in building lasting relationships with clients. Responsibilities include prospecting new business, managing existing accounts, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve sales goals. This is a permanent position based in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and motivated individual with confidence and energy.
• Enjoys networking and building lasting business relationships.
• Able to manage client communications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new advertising business in travel and tourism.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients.
• Present tailored advertising solutions to clients.
• Plan efficient meetings and travel routes.
• Achieve monthly activity targets and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth handovers.

Skills

Strong background in travel or tourism

Networking skills

Client relationship management

Sales target achievement

Job description

Overview

We are niched in the communications industry with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where we service all of South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world.

Our portfolios include Digital, Creative and Client Service in Advertising, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.

Job Details

Remuneration: cost-to-company. Location: Johannesburg. Job level: Junior. Type: Permanent. Company: Ad Talent Africa.

Job Description

Who We Are: A leading business‑to‑business publishing house, specialising in trade publications across niche industries.

Who We Are Looking For: 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.