Sales Executive - Media Sales

habar̈i MEDIA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company located in Cape Town is looking for a Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves selling both print and digital advertising, sourcing new clients, and understanding client needs through research. Successful candidates will have a strong sales background, excellent verbal communication, and negotiation skills. Join us to connect brands with targeted audiences.

Responsibilities

• Sell print and digital advertising across various publications.
• Source and maintain new clients and leads.
• Understand client and business needs through research.

Skills

Sales experience in advertising

Verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Research capabilities

Education

Matric

Job description

Job title: Sales Executive - Media Sales Closing Date: 30/09/2025 Location: Cape Town Travel Involved: Yes Date Required: 21/02/2025 Job Type: Contract Education: Matric Company: Highbury Media Job Category: Sales Compensation: N/A

Position Summary

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.

The Successful Candidate Must Be Able To

• 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 For The Position

• 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.