Sales Executive - Media Sales

Highbury Media; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Highbury Media is seeking sales executives to join our vibrant sales team in Cape Town. The role involves selling advertising across our print and digital platforms, connecting brands to targeted audiences.

Successful candidates will have proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently. A strong command of English is essential for effective client communication. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic sales professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in selling print and digital advertising space.
• Strong command of the English language with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Sell print and digital advertising across publications.
• Determine the target audience and source new clients.
• Conduct research to understand client needs.

Skills

Sales experience in print and digital advertising

Strong negotiation skills

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Highbury Media T/A Habari Media is a media powerhouse, whose world‑class titles connect brands to targeted audiences. We are currently seeking sales executives to join our dynamic sales team. The successful candidates will be selling print and digital advertising across a range of our publications.

Responsibilities

• Proven sales experience in selling print and digital advertising space.
• Sales advertising experience.
• Determine the target audience.
• Conduct research to understand client and business needs.
• Source and maintain new clients/leads.
• Inform the potential client of the brands and its benefits.
• Develop an “angle” to affirm the relevance between product/service and publication you represent.
• Know how to close a deal.

Requirements

• Preferred, prior telemarketing and/or “customer service” experience is a plus.
• Strong command of the English language – with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle objections and close deals.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Resilient and enthusiastic.
• The applicant must be professional, and target driven.