Job description

Leading magazine publishing company is looking for a dynamic sales professional with a passion for all forms of media working on our award-winning titles (including well-known international brands) with a host of brand new exciting titles starting very soon. 

Sales experience is essential. You are required to be organised, motivated, show great administration and people skills.

Come join a small, fun team with loads of potential to come in at the right time. We want quality not quantity when it comes to sales people. 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and growing existing business
• Meeting advertising sales targets under tight deadlines
• Generating new business
• Keep abreast with industry sales trends and competitors
• Building relationships with agencies and clients
• Regular agency and client meetings
• Researching clients and fact finding

Basic + Commission with a bonus structure.

Temporary contract to permanent should you meet targets.

Requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Must have current relationships with agencies and direct clients
• At least three years’ advertising sales experience
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Time management and attention to detail
• Eloquent and professional phone manner and interpersonal skills
• Must be Cape Town-based with own transport and able to commute to Claremont every day!

Posted on 25 Jan 15:52