Job description

Our client the award-winning online pan-African business publication, is looking to appoint a smart and ambitious online business development/sales executive on a part-time basis (one-day a week initially). We offer a basic salary, with the opportunity to earn unlimited extra commission. The successful candidate will sell online advertising solutions for our client’s publication. Initially, we are looking for someone to work from our office in Woodstock one day a week. 

Job duties

• Listen to clients’ marketing needs and offer them relevant online advertising solutions on the client’s platforms
• Identify and attract new clients/advertisers relevant to the respective two platforms
• Put together attractive sponsorship proposals (with no spelling errors!)
• Maintain excellent relationships with existing clients
• Work with the editorial department to structure sponsorship packages
• Meet monthly revenue targets

Requirements

• A smart individual, preferably with a university degree.
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Outgoing, friendly personality.
• Ability to think outside-the-box, and convert the client’s marketing needs into revenue for the client.
• Understanding of the online marketing/advertising environment.
• A thick contact book with strong contacts within media agencies and corporate marketing departments.
• An interest in business and economics would be an advantage.
• Driving licence and own transport. Willingness to travel.

Information to send with the application:

• Proven track record in digital advertising an absolute must
• At least 10 examples of online campaigns you have booked over the past five years

Posted on 06 Aug 10:07