Sales Manager

Believe Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Cape Town seeks a results-driven Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth through effective advertising sales strategies and building strong relationships with agencies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in selling and managing teams in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in advertising sales.
• Proven experience managing a successful sales team.
• In-depth knowledge of the media industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 10+ sales professionals.
• Develop and execute effective advertising sales strategies.
• Drive sales targets and ensure team performance aligns with business goals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Team Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Education

Degree in Sales & Marketing

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager

Location: CBD, Cape TownType: Full-Time, On-site

About the Company

The group’s main asset is a controlling stake in a leading South African-based media group. They hold a number of core assets in the television and radio broadcasting sector, with additional investments in content, properties, and facilities. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established media organisation with a strong national footprint and influence.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager to lead a team within a fast-paced media environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in advertising sales to step into a key leadership role and drive revenue growth by building strong relationships with advertising agencies and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 10+ sales professionals

• Develop and execute effective advertising sales strategies

• Build and maintain strong relationships with advertising agencies and direct clients

• Drive sales targets and ensure team performance aligns with business goals

• Collaborate with internal departments to maximise campaign success

• Provide regular performance reports and insights to senior management

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in advertising sales

• Proven experience managing a successful sales team

• In-depth knowledge of the media industry

• Strong relationship-building skills with advertising agencies

• Degree in Sales & Marketing (preferred)