Position:  Media Solutions Consultant

Company: Entrepreneur Media SA (Pty) Ltd

Start Date:  1 June or 3 July 2017

Application Deadline: Sunday, 7 May 2017

Entrepreneur Media SA is searching for an experienced, high-performing media sales executive to sell print and digital advertising space.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in media sales and be a self-starter with excellent presentation and relationship building skills.

Entrepreneur Magazine and Online was launched in South Africa in April 2006 and is published by Entrepreneur Media SA (Pty) Ltd under license from Entrepreneur Media Inc, US. Entrepreneur Magazine is currently the No. 1 sold business publication in South Africa according to ABC (Audited Bureau of Circulation) and is the winner of seven significant industry awards for publishing excellence and outstanding design and editorial. For more information please visit:  www.entrepreneurmag.co.za

Duties and responsibilities (key delivery areas):

• Develop new business
• Customer relationship management
• Closing of deals and meeting of targets
• Admin related to the sales process
• Sound digital sales experience (advantageous)

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
• Mature candidate (28 years+) with a minimum of five years’ sales experience
• Minimum five years’ experience in media sales
• Proven track record of outstanding results
• Very good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills and competencies (role requirements):

• Well-spoken with excellent telephone skills
• Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills
• Exceptional time management, organisational skills
• Valid SA drivers licence
• Own transport and cell phone
• Uncompromising standards of excellence
• Courteous and well groomed

Offer:

1. A CTC of between R18,000-R25,000 per month that includes Medical Aid, retirement contribution and travel and cellphone allowances. The basic is negotiable up to 10% above current earnings and a proven track record.
2. This position also includes excellent monthly, quarterly and annual commissions of R200k plus per annum above the basic. Annual earnings are not capped.
3. Receive outstanding in-house training through associate company ThinkSales Corporation.
4. If you are a top media sales rep who enjoys selling on a winning brand this is the job for you.

Apply:

Pre-interview assignment:  Please open a word or excel document on your computer to complete these questions.

• Which five companies have you recently sold to?
• What was the approximate deal size of the five companies you sold to?
• How many years have you been in media sales?
• What is your current monthly basic earnings (CTC), before tax?
• What is your average monthly commission for the past six months?

• Submit your pre-interview assignment together with your CV by 7 May 2017 to:
• Applications without the completed Assignment will not be considered  
• Your assignment and CV will be assessed based on the requirements of the position.
• No telephonic interviews.
• Should you not hear from us, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Company Description

Entrepreneur Magazine and Online was launched in South Africa in April 2006 and is published by Entrepreneur Media SA (Pty) Ltd under license from Entrepreneur Media Inc, US. Entrepreneur Magazine is currently the No. 1 sold business publication in South Africa according to ABC (Audited Bureau of Circulation) and is the winner of seven significant industry awards for publishing excellence and outstanding design and editorial. For more information please visit: www.entrepreneurmag.co.za

Posted on 21 Apr 16:22