Direct Sales Executive Jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the Job:
Proactive selling Digital to non accredited agencies and direct clients.
Main Responsibilities / Outcomes:
* Achievement of aggressive monthly revenue targets.
* New Business Development: Prospect and contact potential clients to grow client base in the digital environment.
Sales knowledge / background in: Investor Relations (IR), Digital, Product Development, etc)
* Ability to deal with clients on all levels e.g. Managing Directors, Marketing Managers, Strategic Planners, etc.
* Develop and maintain professional long term relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
* Creation of innovative advertising  opportunities / environments within Digital and Print space.
* Analysis of trends in the overall advertising  market
* Constant evaluation of campaigns/ ad spend levels
* Internal liaison: Develop cross departmental relationships with editorial, production and advertising  team
* Administration: monitor competitor publications, booking dockets, material and client feedback
Core Competencies Required:
Functional Competencies
* Broad marketing and digital media planning.
* Advertising  and media background.
* Customer focused, business minded, with a thorough understanding of sales methods.
Behavioural Competencies
* Assertive and confident.
* Sound administration skills.
* Skilled negotiator with high energy levels.
* Team player.
* Good communications skills.
* Dynamic self-starter.
* Customer service orientation.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Deal with clients queries beyond office hours.
Minimum Requirements:
* Matric/ Grade 12 (post-matric qualifications an advantage)
* Digital, Print and Investor Relations (IR) advertising  experience an advantage
* Two years advertising  sales experience NON NEGOTIABLE
* Drivers license
* Own car essential

Company Description

BDFM Publishers believe in employment equity. As such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. NB: Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.
Contact details
Dale Rikhotso
Avusa Media LTD
+27 11 280 3021
rikhotsod@avusa.co.za